Meet the DW Team!
We’re members that love the club so much we volunteer!
A core group of Desert Wranglers from the original club pulled together and decided to revive the Club into what is today! The new Desert Wranglers Jeep Club. We have a common interest in riding the trails and seeing the sights near Vegas.
We’d love it if you’d join the team!
Meet Your Executive Board
PRESIDENT
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President
Patti is the owner of 4Lyfe, Business Management Services, LLC, and the Fractional Communications and Operations Director at The CFO Leadership Council.
She and her husband enjoy the desert scenes and challenging runs, being outdoors and enjoying the company of other Jeep lovers.
“We moved to Vegas in May 2021 so we could enjoy the Jeep we bought a few years earlier. It’s been the best decision we’ve ever made!”
VICE - PRESIDENT
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Vice-President
“We moved to Vegas in 2018, originally from just south of Nashville, TN. I’ve been a stay-at-home mom since 2008 raising a stepson and son.
I have volunteered all my life, the American Red Cross and American Field Service (AFS) Student Exchange being two I spent the most time with.
My husband, son, our puppy Indiana Jones and I like to go on Scenic trail rides together. I drive, they enjoy the scenery. I enjoy the more technical rides by myself.”
SECRETARY
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Secretary
Bio coming soon!
TREASURER
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Treasurer
Dave retired from Conoco Phillips as a Senior SCADA Programmer/Analyst on the North Slope of Alaska in 2015 and moved to Henderson to get away from the ice and snow.
A stock 2-door 2013 Wrangler Rubicon is his first Jeep. He and his wife Nancy enjoy southwestern off-roading, fishing, hot springs and boondock camping in their RV.
Board Member
Meet Your Board of Directors
The Boss of the Trails
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Trail Master
I’ve wanted a Jeep ever since my single digit days riding in my grandfathers Jeep. Fast forward though life, a Jeep never fit into my family life. Got close and got a 4-runner in the 90’s that I could fit the family in and go off road (a bumpy dirt road).
Fast forward to 2017 and got my first Jeep, 2012 Rubicon. I knew nothing about Jeeps but I knew what I wanted to do with it! Hooked up with Desert Wranglers and on my 2nd run ever, I did Cooper Cache, rated at 6, and I was hooked. My love for rock crawling was born.
Being a leader with DW allows me to share my excitement of being off road with others.
I look forward to seeing you on the trails!
Board Member
The “How-To” Guy
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Training & Education Coordinator
I am a professional IT tech that enjoys jeeping on the weekends. I am a trail leader and the driver. My wife is my co-pilot and navigator of the adventure. I’ve wanted a Jeep for the most part of my life and feel grateful for being able to have my “Defiant”.
Board Member
Membership Marshal
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Membership Coordinator
I am semi-retired after nearly 27 years in Telecommunications and IT but currently employed part-time as a tour guide, taking Las Vegas visitors to such places as Death Valley, Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam, Valley of Fire and Area 51.
Relocated to Las Vegas 11 years ago after spending 53 years in San Diego.
I have over 30 years experience driving off-road in or on just about every type of OHV and terrain found in Southern California and Southern Nevada. Been a member of Desert Wranglers for four years and really enjoy taking in the beautiful scenery found in the Las Vegas area while participating in Club events.
Board Member
The Dude of Overlanding
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Trail Leader and Swag Store Manager
I am new to the Nevada jeep and off-road scene, I was a resident of Florida for the past 30 years, and I recently got the opportunity to move here, and I am loving it. I am working towards being able to lead runs and one day be a trail boss. Desert Wranglers was the first Jeep Club I joined once I got to Vegas, and I genuinely enjoy the time I get to spend with the club members. I am looking forward to seeing how the club grows and the fun we will have over the next several years.
Board Member
The Wizard of Meetup
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I have been a member of the Desert Wranglers for the last 4 years. I mostly do scenic trails to some intermediate rock crawling. I have a 2018 Red JL Rubicon.
Outside of off-reading I kayak on Lake Mead as well as playing video games. I have lived in the Las Vegas area for the last 7 years and I am originally from Chicago.
The Web Guru
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WEB GURU
“I love to 4x4, camp, fish, hike and spend time with my Family & Friends. I like to swim, target shoot, shoot pool, rock scramble.
I like to solve mechanical problems, Rubik's cubes, and Escape rooms. I am in Cybersecurity where I Hack and Threat Hunt.”
Meet Your Committee Chairs
Event Gal
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I am a Vegas born native that grew up on the East side of town when there was much more desert to explore and Lake Mead wasn't so low. I learned how to drive stick on a 1982 CJ7 when I got my license (a number of years ago) and always wanted a Jeep of my own.
Fast forward a bit of years and my wife and I are the proud owners of a 2022 JT named Bettie White. We have enjoyed every moment of owning a Jeep. You can catch me playing in mud puddles any time I can. I also enjoy a bit of rock and sand as well!
When I'm not giving Bettie a mud bath, I work for a meeting planning company where I take care of booking sleeping rooms for conventions all over the world. I'm excited to get some fun gatherings on the books for our amazing club! See you on the trails!
Mohave Guy
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I am a student of the Mojave Desert, and my trail name is Mojaveguy. I’ve been studying the Mojave Desert for the past twenty-five years.
I am involved in desert conservation efforts with the BLM, Mojave National Preserve and the Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association.
Through those organizations I function as the Trail Manager for the East Mojave Heritage Trail, and the Assistant Trail Manager for the Mojave Road.
Drawing on my study and experience I lead interpretive, guided tours of the area.
The Badge Maker
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I moved with my family in 2022 to the Las Vegas area. We started in MN, then to CA and now to NV! We love it here and hope to spend a very long time here.
I joined Desert Wranglers as soon as I moved here as I love the Jeep culture and off-roading whenever able. I currently have a 2012 JK Sahara and love it. All stock and does just fine.
BLM Peacemaker
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I have been in Vegas since 2001 and have had a plethora of hobbies over the years from R/C helicopter and jets to downhill mountain bike racing. I even spent a couple seasons racing Superbikes back East!
I have worked for YESCO in the service sales area for 20years. My beautiful wife and Passenger Princess Barbara and I just recently got our first Jeep, a 2022 Gladiator, and we got the bug big time. We love everything from the technical rock crawling to the scenic trail runs.
We will soon be a two Jeep family! We can’t wait to lead you all on a run soon!
The Communicator
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This could be you!!
Contact. us to learn more about this leadership team position
Bring Your skills
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What can you do to help?
Contact us to learn more about joining a committee.
Want to contribute? Join or start a Committee!
Contact us or join the next Leadership Meeting on the 2nd Monday of each Month. Details and registration link will be posted on Meetup.
Meet Your Trail Leaders
THE BOSS
OF THE TRAILS
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THE BOSS OF THE TRAILS
I’ve wanted a Jeep ever since my single digit days riding in my grandfathers Jeep. Fast forward though life, a Jeep never fit into my family life. Got close and got a 4-runner in the 90’s that I could fit the family in and go off road (a bumpy dirt road).
Fast forward to 2017 and got my first Jeep, 2012 Rubicon. I knew nothing about Jeeps but I knew what I wanted to do with it! Hooked up with Desert Wranglers and on my 2nd run ever, I did Cooper Cache, rated at 6, and I was hooked. My love for rock crawling was born.
Being a leader with DW allows me to share my excitement of being off road with others.
I look forward to seeing you on the trails!
Board Member
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PRESIDENT (PATTI)
Patti is the CEO of 4Lyfe Business Management Service LLC, and the Fractional Communications and Operations Director for the CFO Leadership Council.
She and her husband Steve enjoy the desert scenes and challenging runs, being outdoors and enjoying the company of other Jeep lovers. We love to do the 101 Beginner Runs!
We moved to Vegas in May 2021 so we could enjoy the Jeep we bought a few years earlier. It’s been the best decision we’ve ever made!
Executive Board Member (Patti
Board Member (Steve)
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VICE-PRESIDENT
I came to Vegas in 2018, originally from just south of Nashville, TN. I’ve been a stay at home mom for the last 15 years.
If that weren’t a full-time job in itself, I volunteer my free time with the American Red Cross at the Nellis AFB Pharmacy as a lead volunteer where I train new volunteers and take care of the weekly scheduling of all the volunteers.
My husband, son and I like to go on Scenic trail rides and slightly more challenging ones together. I drive, they enjoy the scenery.
Executive Board Member
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WIZARD OF MEETUP
PAST VICE-PRESIDENT
2022-2024I have been a member of the Desert Wranglers for the last 4 years. I mostly do scenic trails to some intermediate rock crawling. I have a 2018 Red JL Rubicon.
Outside of off-reading I kayak on Lake Mead as well as playing video games. I have lived in the Las Vegas area for the last 7 years and I am originally from Chicago.
Board Member
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PAST PRESIDENT
2022-2024
Fred, currently retired, was a professor, consultant, and Hollywood sound mixer for motion pictures & television.
He and his wife Ligaya enjoy scenic runs, exploring interesting places, and making new friends along the trail.
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THE OVERLANDING DUDE
I was new to the Nevada jeep and off-road scene, I was a resident of Florida for the past 30 years, and I got the opportunity to move here, and I am loving it.
Desert Wranglers was the first Jeep Club I joined once I got to Vegas, and I genuinely enjoy the time I get to spend with the club members. I am looking forward to seeing how the club grows and the fun we will have over the next several years.
Board Member
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MOHAVE GUY
I am a student of the Mojave Desert, and my trail name is Mojaveguy. I’ve been studying the Mojave Desert for the past twenty-five years.
I am involved in desert conservation efforts with the BLM, Mojave National Preserve and the Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association.
Through those organizations I function as the Trail Manager for the East Mojave Heritage Trail, and the Assistant Trail Manager for the Mojave Road.
Drawing on my study and experience I lead interpretive, guided tours of the area.
COMMITTEE CHAIR
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MEMBERSHIP MARSHAL
I am semi-retired after nearly 27 years in Telecommunications and IT but currently employed part-time as a tour guide, taking Las Vegas visitors to such places as Death Valley, Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam, Valley of Fire and Area 51.
Relocated to Las Vegas 11 years ago after spending 53 years in San Diego.
I have over 30 years experience driving off-road in or on just about every type of OHV and terrain found in Southern California and Southern Nevada. Been a member of Desert Wranglers for four years and really enjoy taking in the beautiful scenery found in the Las Vegas area while participating in Club events.
Board Member
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THE BADGE MAKER
CO-WEB MASTERI moved with my family in 2022 to the Las Vegas area. We started in MN, then to CA and now to NV! We love it here and hope to spend a very long time here.
I joined Desert Wranglers as soon as I moved here as I love the Jeep culture and off-roading whenever able. I currently have a 2012 JK Sahara and love it. All stock and does just fine.
COMMITTEE CHAIR
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Bio coming soon!
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BLM PEACEMAKER (Kevin)
I have been in Vegas since 2001 and have had a plethora of hobbies over the years from R/C helicopter and jets to downhill mountain bike racing. I even spent a couple seasons racing Superbikes back East!
I have worked for YESCO in the service sales area for 20years. My beautiful wife and Passenger Princess Barbara and I just recently got our first Jeep, a 2022 Gladiator, and we got the bug big time. We love everything from the technical rock crawling to the scenic trail runs.
We will soon be a two Jeep family! We can’t wait to lead you all on a run soon!
Committee Chair (Kevin)
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WEB GURU
“I love to 4x4, camp, fish, hike and spend time with my Family & Friends. I like to swim, target shoot, shoot pool, rock scramble.
I like to solve mechanical tasks, Rubik's cubes, and Escape rooms. I am in Cybersecurity where I Hack and Threat Hunt.”
Board Member
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Trail Leader
Contact us about becoming a Tail or Mid Gunner and contribute your skills to the group!
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Trail Leader
Contact us about becoming a Tail or Mid Gunner and contribute your skills to the group!
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Trail Leader
Contact us about becoming a Tail or Mid Gunner and contribute your skills to the group!
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Trail Leader
Contact us about becoming a Tail or Mid Gunner and contribute your skills to the group!
Trail Support - Want to Lead or offer trail support?
Contact us about becoming a Trail Leader, Tail or Mid Gunner and contribute your skills to the group!
Our Founders Emeritus and Life Time Members
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Former Vice-President, Trail Leader and Trainer
Retired Defense Trade Compliance Officer. Judi has been part of the off-road Jeep world since 2014.
Along with her husband, Jim, and their Jeep Dog, a golden retriever named Riley, they enjoy exploring the trails of Southern Nevada and Arizona.
Former Executive Board Member
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Former Trail Master, Leader, Trainer
Jim is a retired Navy Pilot and Program Manager from the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle world (think Predator or Global Hawk).
He is married to Judi and has been a member, and trail leader for Desert Wranglers beginning 2014.
Former Board Member
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Past President, Active Trail Leader and Trainer
Fred, currently retired, was a professor, consultant, and Hollywood sound mixer for motion pictures & television.
He and his wife Ligaya enjoy scenic runs, exploring interesting places, and making new friends along the trail.
Former Executive Board Member
“I am so very proud of what we have all accomplished. The club is like a Phoenix rising from the ashes. You are in good hands, the club has great plans and a very bright future. Thank you for the honor of allowing us to be part of this great adventure.”
~ Judi Taylor