Executive Committee
Ladies Rock Off-Road Club (LROC) is led by a committee within the organization; our CEO, CFO, and Board of Directors. These individuals volunteer their time to make decisions that navigate the direction of the club based on our members needs and take on assignments as needed. All members of the Executive Committee are voted into their roles by LROC members.
Pit Crew
The LROC Pit Crew is a group of members that volunteer their time to support the clubs mission, vision and goals. This team helps support the daily operations, promotes and advocates for women in the sport, recruits new members and helps make new members feel welcomed. All members of the Pit Crew are appointed by the Executive Committee.
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Angela Stevens
Interim CEO
How long have you been with LROC?
2 years
Why do you want to be part of Leadership?
Because they're the bestest funnest peeps! And I like to help ;)
What is your favorite LROC memory?
My first time off-roading, which was in the winter. I followed Clifford and Chris had to show me how my Jeep works!
What is your favorite trail or wheeling location?
Gilbert is my favorite place in MN. I need to do more research to make an educated decision about anywhere else.
What are your wheeling goals? Where is the ultimate wheeling spot you're trying to get to?
Wheel all the places! Moab is def on my bucket list.
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Jackie Luehrs
CFO
How long have you been with LROC?
2 1/2 years
What is your favorite LROC memory?
Woman's Weekend 2023. I was exposed to trails I hadn't done before and gained more confidence
What is your favorite trail or wheeling location?
Gilbert and Dresser tied for first
What are your wheeling goals? Where is the ultimate wheeling spot you're trying to get to?
To continue to grow my comfort level in wheeling. I also look forward to doing more out-of-state events.
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Chris Talley
BOD
How long have you been with LROC?
I joined Ladies Rock Off-Road Club at a winter trails event in 2019.
Why do you want to be part of Leadership?
I am passionate about helping others and growing the 4x4 community.
What is your favorite LROC memory?
WWW 2023
What is your favorite LROC memory?
There has been so many. Wheeling in South Dakota with 605 Jeep Club and TNT Customs.
What are your wheeling goals? Where is the ultimate wheeling spot you're trying to get to?
24 Hell and Back event with Flex, Rocks, and Rollovers. Wheeling in South America.
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Emily Yasgar
BOD
How long have you been with LROC?
2 years
Why do you want to be part of Leadership?
I like being part of and contributing to the moving parts, and I want to see this club become bigger ad better
What is your favorite LROC memory?
Any time we're together is a core memory. So many stories and inside jokes and achievements with every adventure and event.
What is your favorite trail or wheeling location?
Pee Wee's Crossing was great, this trail is at SMORR. Also pretty proud of having MMT under my belt.
What are your wheeling goals? Where is the ultimate wheeling spot you're trying to get to?
I want to travel to different states - for what it's worth, I'd love to collect as many of the badges as I can just for the experience of all those trails.
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Jessi Strater
BOD
How long have you been with LROC?
2 years
Why do you want to be part of Leadership?
I want to make a difference in other women's lives and help them find a passion like mine.
What is your favorite LROC memory?
WWW 2023
What is your favorite trail or wheeling location?
MOAB & Colorado because the sights were breathtaking.
What are your wheeling goals? Where is the ultimate wheeling spot you're trying to get to?
Hoping to hit the Rubicon Trail and Pacific Northwest.
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Linda Amundsen
BOD
How long have you been with LROC?
Just over a year.
Why do you want to be part of Leadership?
I love the all ladies platform and would like to help the club grow.
What is your favorite LROC memory?
My LROC memories are few and far between, but 2023 WWW was pretty great!
What is your favorite trail or wheeling location?
So far, the Iron Range OHV park in Gilbert, MN
What are your wheeling goals? Where is the ultimate wheeling spot you're trying to get to?
I hope to maintain my Jeep long enough to be able to teach my grandchildren how to off-road. My jeep is my daily driver so I don’t plan to do anything that would wreck it or take it out of commission.
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Tanya Millin
BOD
How long have you been with LROC?
I have been with LROC since 2020, when I bought my first Jeep Wrangler.
Why do you want to be part of Leadership?
I want to help women new to off-roading to be comfortable in the sport.
What is your favorite LROC memory?
My favorite memory is the night ride at WWW 2023.
What is your favorite trail or wheeling location?
Black Hills, SD is my favorite wheeling place. The scenery is beautiful. My second favorite wheeling place is Gilbert, MN for all different trail levels.
What are your wheeling goals? Where is the ultimate wheeling spot you're trying to get to?
My wheeling goals are to learn to lead groups and to get used to my new jeep. Moab is the ultimate wheeling place on my bucket list.
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Morgan Wendt
Pitcrew
How long have you been with LROC?
Since (almost) the very beginning in 2018
Why do you want to be part of Leadership?
I think this group is really unique and I love the mission and values. I love seeing it grow and empowering more women!
What is your favorite LROC memory?
2023 Women's Weekend of Wheeling was really fun and I got to wheel with some women that were really new to wheeling. It was so fun to see them learn what their vehicles were capable of and watch them become more confident in their skills as drivers.
What is your favorite trail or wheeling location?
Rugged Mountain Range - Clayton, Oklahoma
What are your wheeling goals? Where is the ultimate wheeling spot you're trying to get to?
I'm happy with my Jeep so I've turned my focus to my camping setup! I'd like to keep upgrading and improving my little trailer. I would love to go to Johnson Valley, California during King of the Hammers and see all the action.
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Gayle Larson
Pitcher
How long have you been with LROC?
5 years
Why do you want to be part of Leadership?
It's all Chris' fault. She makes me join stuff.
What is your favorite LROC memory?
WWW 2023
What is your favorite trail or wheeling location?
South Dakota
What are your wheeling goals? Where is the ultimate wheeling spot you're trying to get to?
The Rubicon Trail
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Ari Tetzlaff
Pitcrew
How long have you been with LROC?
4 years
Why do you want to be part of Leadership?
I love being a part of pitcrew because I love volunteering at events and sharing our org to women who can join!
What is your favorite LROC memory?
WWW 2020 fall event at AV farms, it was so welcoming, and informative, and I've been hooked ever since!
What is your favorite trail or wheeling location?
I love Gilbert or Kansas Rocks
What are your wheeling goals? Where is the ultimate wheeling spot you're trying to get to?
I want to get more Jeep badges, and would love to go to Tennessee this year! I will also do Jeep Beach in the future!
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Courtney Lislegard
Pitcrew
How long have you been with LROC?
2 years
Why do you want to be part of Leadership?
I want to help other women learn and have fun and be responsible all at the same time.
What is your favorite LROC memory?
My first Women's Weekend of wheeling, it was one of the best times I've ever had at gilbert and met SO many people.
What is your favorite trail or wheeling location?
Gilbert, my favorite trails are Berry Trail and leaf lake loop.
What are your wheeling goals? Where is the ultimate wheeling spot you're trying to get to?
Just have fun, make friends, and try not to break *too* much stuff
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Danielle Portinga
Pitcrew
How long have you been with LROC?
One year
Why do you want to be part of Leadership?
Wanted to become more involved with the club. Meet other members and make LROC welcoming to other new members. Help other women learn that they can be just as capable as their Jeep.
What is your favorite LROC memory?
Not sure. There are so many. Each time I wheel was more fun than the last.
What is your favorite trail or wheeling location?
Apple Valley Farms. There is always a new trail that I haven't tried before.
What are your wheeling goals? Where is the ultimate wheeling spot you're trying to get to?
Get the Wrangler lifted and do more rock crawling. The ultimate spot would be Moab and the Jeep Badge Trails in the Smokey Mountains
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Janet Katzenmaier
Pitcrew
How long have you been with LROC?
I joined shortly before Women's Weekend of Wheeling 2022.
Why do you want to be part of Leadership?
I want to help the newbies. I know what it feels like to be one and it can seem scary, but (speaking from experience) it's so very worth it!
What is your favorite LROC memory?
WWW '22. I was terrified to do a solo trip with people I didn't know doing things with my Jeep I'd never done, and I left with new friendships and feeling completely empowered!
What is your favorite trail or wheeling location?
Anywhere really. I mean... Gilbert is awesome! But any chance to wheel with like-minded ladies is pretty awesome.