Our Story
Skate Atlanta was founded by August Bindbeutel and Brandon Religa, stemming from entrepreneurial drive and a love for inline skating. The idea originated from August who learned inline skating from his neighbor at 8 years old. Skating to August wasn’t just a way to stay active, it gave him an outlet and a break from the classwork and athletics.
August and Brandon met at Missouri University of Science & Technology in Rolla, Missouri where they both spent their time studying engineering and competing in DII Track & Field. It was clear they had the same aspirations which led them to teaming up in business.
The years August spent inline skating as a kid and young adult helped him understand all types of skates, how to maintain them, and most importantly, how to teach others.
Today, the team operates Skate Atlanta and Skate St. Louis, continuing to grow the skating community, serving over 4,000 kids in 2025 alone.
Our Team
Brandon Religa
Co-OwnerSkate Atlanta co-owner, Brandon Religa, graduated from Missouri University of Science and Technology with a degree in Engineering Management and a minor in Industrial & Organizational Psychology. Brandon focuses on Skate Atlanta marketing and finances. He also works for Delta Air Lines in Atlanta, GA as a program manager.
Auggie Bindbeutel
Skate Atlanta co-owner, Auggie Bindbeutel, graduated with a degree in Engineering Management from Missouri University of Science and Technology with an emphasis in mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering. August oversees Skate Atlanta operations and customer service. In 2025, he left his engineering job to do skating full-time! Auggie is a Rollerblade Ambassador and seeks to continue growing the Rollerblade community in St. Louis and Atlanta.
Co-Owner