President - Mike Pratt

Name: Mike Pratt

Officer position: President

When did you start 4-wheeling: I started 4-wheeling in 1987 using a 78 CJ-5 to get into the back woods of North Carolina to do a little hunting and fishing.

What year did you join K&I: 2013

What brought you to K&I: I was looking for wheeling opportunities. At that point I was lucky to get out once a quarter.

What kind of rig(s) do you have: I daily an 07 JK Rubicon but the main rig is a 1966 CJ-6, or what’s left of it. Evil-Bay description was not accurate, so it got “Modified”. Then there is the Ugly square eyed redhead…94 vintage (YJ) that has been robbed of its axles. Plan is to put tons under it so I can hang out with the cool kids. I also have a late 70’s CJ-5 that’s down to paint. Another Evil-Bay description inaccuracy that my wife Linda bought. Finally, there is also a 1951 CJ-3A project sitting in the barn that just needs “put together”. Another Evil-Bay purchase that surprisingly was better than expected.

What do you love about off roading?: Building rigs, pushing my abilities and comfort level. Meeting great people and traveling to great locations to wheel.

What are your goals/hopes for the coming year?: As others have said, continue the successful path that the club is on with regards to member growth, association involvement and charity work. Additionally, I would like to see growth and focus on the wheeling aspect of the club.

Favorite wheeling destination?: East of the Mississippi - Tackett Creek/Windrock area. West of the river… New Mexico.

Instagram handle: What?

Tiktok handle: I can’t dance…

Moab Rim Trail- Mike Pratt

Vice President - Brian Happel

Name: Brian Happel

Officer position: Vice President

When did you start 4-wheeling: 2009

What year did you join K&I: 2010

What brought you to K&I: Chili run with friends that were members

What kind of rig(s) do you have: Fairly stock 1995 YJ

What do you love about off roading?: Seeing sites otherwise you wouldn’t, spending time with friends & making new friends

What are your goals/hopes for the coming year?: To continue to build this club into something that it’s members can be even more proud of than we already are. To leave this club & the trails we ride in a better place.

Favorite wheeling destination?: Anywhere in Tennessee

Instagram handle: @happyhappel

Tiktok handle: N/A

Secretary - Dana Eberle

Name: Dana Eberle (or, if you’re Mike Pratt, it’s Eblelelelflel)                   

Officer position: Secretary

When did you start 4-wheeling: Rode with my dad as a kid, he taught me to drive in his CJ, bought my own Jeep in 2017.

What year did you join K&I: Beats Me. Dollinger was President

What brought you to K&I: My dad was a member, and I was tired of the “Facebook clubs” not doing any real wheeling.

What kind of rig(s) do you have: 2017 Wrangler JKU; 2024 Power Wheels Jeep for my grandson.

What do you love about off roading?: The challenge, nature, friendships, and the fact that I don’t think about the worries of my job and daily life when I’m on the trail. It’s just plain fun!

What are your goals/hopes for the coming year?: For my Jeep or in general? Skid plates, 4:1 transfer, back bumper, rock lights, rearview mirror/camera, hit some new-to-me trails.

Favorite wheeling destination?: Colorado

Instagram handle: mikethejeep, but I’m never on there.

Tiktok handle: @jeepsandbooks

Treasurer - Rick Fry

Name:  Rick Fry

Officer position:  Treasurer 

When did you start 4-wheeling: 1995

What year did you join K&I: 1993

What brought you to K&I:  I got curious when I saw a bunch of Jeeps and 4x4 trucks in the Mr. Gatti’s parking lot one night in Fern Creek, which is where the club used to hold their meetings. I went in and was welcomed by the members. I bought and built a CJ5 after that. 

What kind of rig(s) do you have: Custom built by me, a 73/68  CJ5/Jeepster Commando. 

What do you love about off roading ? : The challenge of the trails and obstacles that test your equipment and your driving ability. Also meeting people with the same interests and learning from and/or helping them along the way. 

What are your goals/hopes for the coming year ? : To bring in more members, help them along the way, and to get them to stick around for many years to come. 

Favorite wheeling destination ? : Natural Bridge

Instagram handle: N/A

Tiktok handle: N/A

Trail Master - Michael Snook

Name: Michael Snook

Officer position: Trail Master

When did you start 4-wheeling: Parents started taking me in a car seat when I was six months old.

What year did you join K&I: Got off the family plan and started paying my own dues in 2017.

What brought you to K&I: My family was involved with the club throughout my childhood.

What kind of rig(s) do you have: 1997 Jeep Cherokee - 2006 Jeep TJ Wrangler - 2005 Jeep LJ Wrangler

What do you love about off roading?: The thrill of completing an obstacle as well as exploring and seeing places that I wouldn’t be able to see from a paved road.

What are your goals/hopes for the coming year?: For the club to continue to grow as a group of off-roaders.

Favorite wheeling destination?: Red River Gorge, KY

Instagram handle: Michael_Snook

Sergeant at Arms - Mike Armes

Name: Mike Armes

Officer position: Sergeant at Arms

When did you start 4-wheeling: Started Wheeling around 9yrs old with my Dad. I started wheeling my own rig about 10yrs ago.

What year did you join K&I: 2011

What brought you to K&I: It was the 1st club that I found in the Kentucky & Indiana area.

What kind of rig(s) do you have: 1st rig was a 1994 XJ.

Current Rig: 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

What do you love about off roading?: The camaraderie. I have met a lot of Great People through off-roading.

What are your goals/hopes for the coming year?: Due a few more mods to the Jeep and hits some new places to wheel.

Favorite wheeling destination?: Moab, Utah 

Instagram handle: Not a Big Instagram person

Tiktok handle: Too OLD for TikTok

Web Administrator - Becca Pratt

Name: Becca Pratt

Officer position: Web Administrator

When did you start 4-wheeling: 2013

What year did you join K&I: 2022

What brought you to K&I: I started tagging along on wheeling trips with my dad and I ended up enjoying it more than I expected so I kept coming back!

What kind of rig(s) do you have: I ride shot-gun with my dad.

What do you love about off-roading?:  I love being able to get outside and unplug while wheeling. I also enjoy spending time and making memories with my family.

What are your goals/hopes for the coming year?: I’m still learning to drive a manual transmission so I’d like to get better at that be more confident on the trail.

Favorite wheeling destination?: Moab, UT & Slade, KY

Instagram handle: pratt1608

Tiktok handle: beccapratt533

Enviromental Affairs & Merchandise Design - Kevin Flick

Name: Kevin Flick

Officer position: Enviromental Affairs & Merchandise Design

When did you start 4-wheeling: 1979

What year did you join K&I: 2017

What brought you to K&I: Active social group of enthusiasts with similar interests.

What kind of rig(s) do you have: Primary off-road custom 2005 LJ, 2013 JKUR, 2004 TJ, 1953 CJ3B

What do you love about off roading?: Scenic views only experienced by getting out and testing the capabilities of yourself and your vehicle limits

What are your goals/hopes for the coming year?: Have fun!

Favorite wheeling destination?: Sand Hollow, UT, Rubicon and Red River Gorge, KY

Instagram handle: kasmflick

Tiktok handle: N/A

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