President: Lori lyn Hicks
Lori lyn Hicks
Lori Lyn has been involved in the Chattanooga Tri scene since she arrived in Georgia in 2015. She started triathlon in 2012, looking to push herself and find her limits. Her passion for the sport extends to wanting to help others on their triathlon journey.
Lori Lyn has completed at most distances of triathlon, from super sprints to tackling the Deca distance (1406 miles). Her future plans include another Deca, and a 100 miler or two. She lives in Georgia with her husband Michael and three dogs (who also run races), Kona, Loki and Lila.
Vice President: Amelia Badeau
Amelia Badeau
Amelia is an endurance athlete with 10 years of racing experience, including finishing the 2023 Triple Crown Ultra Swim (while pregnant), IM Chattanooga 144.6 in 2022, a 55K ultramarathon in 2023, and several 70.3 Ironman and marathon races. But beyond the miles and medals, what she values most are the lasting relationships built along the way.
When not training, Amelia enjoys quilting, paddleboarding, crafting for markets, and spending time with her amazing husband and their two little ones (3 years and 9 months). She’s excited to be part of this incredible community and help take the club to a whole new level of amazing!
Communications: Rachel Mercer
Rachel Mercer
Rachel completed her first triathlon in 2024, and thanks to the support and influence of many in the Club, went from 70.3 to 140.6 in the span of a season. She grew up swimming, and started running in 2019 and has raced distances ranging from 5K to 55K.
She is originally from Atlanta, but has called Chattanooga home for the last decade. When not training, she enjoys spending time paddling, mountain biking, backpacking and traveling with her partner Justin and 3 dogs, Abby, Atlas, and Legend.
So many people within the Club community made this sport accessible for her as a newbie, and she joined the board to help give back to the community that has given her so much.
Volunteer Coordinator: Michael Hicks
Michael Hicks
Michael competed in his first triathlon in 2012. He has been an active member of the Tri community ever since, competing and volunteering at events all over the country. For fun, he did a 6 for 60 in his 60th birthday, competing in 6 Iron distance events in his 60th calendar year. He is experienced in many distances, from super sprints to Triple Anvil Relays and can always be found on the course with a smile and encouraging word.
Michael enjoys running with his four feet legged buddy Kona, spending time with his wife Lori Lyn and helping others reach their goals in Super Sherpa style. His passion for service to his community brought him to the Volunteer Coordinator position.
Tent coordinator: Teresa Terlizzi
Teresa Terlizzi
My husband, Joe and I moved from Las Vegas, NV to Chattanooga in May, 2022 to be closer to my 2 daughters and son-in-law that live here. My background is competitive swimming and I am currently a certified Masters Swimming Coach. I completed my first triathlon in 1981 and have raced all distances up to a 140.6. I am currently racing sprint and Olympic distances. My real passion is to help people get involved in triathlons.
Member at Large: Paula Buzzard
Paula Buzzard
I was born in London and I’m lucky to have called San Francisco, Seattle, and NYC my home. During 2020, I developed a bit of a crush on Chattanooga, partly because of the active triathlon scene and access to the outdoors, I moved here in December.
I’ve slogged my way through a bunch of triathlons, half marathons, swims, and long-distance bike rides. Anyone who knows me will vouch for the fact that what I lack in skill, strength, and talent, I make up for in enthusiasm… a trait that carries me through much of my life.
Member at Large: Greg Clark
Greg Clark
Carol and I just moved to Chattanooga in 2022 from Nashville, TN. We both have competed in triathlons approximately 10 years. We have mainly raced sprint distance, but have completed Augusta 70.3 in 2019 and Chattanooga 70.3 in 2022.
Last year I became a Level 1 Certified Triathlon Coach. Before triathlons, in competed in cycling: road races, time trials, criteriums, and cyclocross for 25+ years. Before cycling, I competed in running: 5ks and 10ks. Before running, I competed in moto cross and enduros.
I enjoy triathlons more any of the other sport I have participated in. I look forward to serving another year on the board.
Member at Large: Christina McCormack
Christina McCormack
Christina McCormack is originally from Atlanta, GA and moved to Chattanooga in early 2020 where she found this amazing community of athletes. She started running in 2015 with a Couch to 5k program and never stopped. She did her first marathon in 2020 and her first triathlon in 2021. If she’s not participating in all the local races, she can be found spectating and cheering on the sidelines with her kids. Christina works as a healthcare IT consultant and project manager.