Team 151 “Silver Lining” is the joint effort of the two of us who always find a way to smile, be it during good times around a campfire or the toughest times making repairs on course to the our vehicle back on the course. The situation does not matter we will make the best of any situation with smiles and laughs while pushing for the top finishing spot. Team 151 roots go back to the 2021 Rebelle Rally, which was our rookie year. While we ran that year with different teammates, when we met on course the friendship was instant. We found that we both enjoyed off-roading, going fast, and fixing what we broke. We overcame many obstacles in 2021, supported each other making repairs on course and kept going with a smile to the finish line. We came together for the 2023 Rally as team 151 “Totally Shocked” as an inside joke that came from some trailside maintenance from the 2021 Rally.
Pirelli, Archie Cochrane Ford (Billings, MT), Pennzoil, Tint Factory (Billings, MT)
I’m a pharmacist with a lifelong love of cars, adventure, and problem-solving — whether that’s in the pharmacy, the garage, or out on the trails. At my core, I’m curious, determined, and happiest when I’m learning, creating, or sharing life with my husband and close friends.
Since I was a kid, I always wanted to be a pharmacist. There was something fascinating about the idea that a medication could help someone heal, ease their pain, or even allow them to live a longer and healthier life. To me, pharmacy has always been more than just counting pills or filling prescriptions — it’s about being part of a journey toward health, and I still find that deeply meaningful. What continues to surprise me, though, is that some of the most important conversations I have with patients aren’t always about medications. Yes, the right prescription can make a huge difference, but I’ve learned that true health often comes from the things we can do for ourselves every day. Eating well, moving our bodies, taking time to decompress, and giving ourselves permission to breathe — these “non-medicine” recommendations often carry as much weight as any drug I could dispense.
Billings, Montana
University of Georgia, Doctor of Pharmacy
From my dad “I don’t deal in what ifs”
I am a huge sci-fi nerd, particularly anything Star Trek. It is really amazing looking back at the technology in the shows and movies which seemed outlandish and now we have many of those devices that were props for a story line. Life really imitates art.
The Rebelle is hard to put into words. It is so many things at once. It is a test of you, machine, and communication. I absolutely love the challenge- chance to disconnect from everyday things and have a single common goal to accomplish.
What inspires me most is living life to the fullest. To me, that means being open to new experiences, setting goals and making the most out of the time we’re given. I find so much motivation in looking at others — seeing what they’ve accomplished, how they’ve overcome challenges, and how they’ve left their mark. Their journeys remind me that growth is possible in so many different ways, and that we all have the ability to keep pushing forward. Inspiration, for me, isn’t about comparing myself to others; it’s about learning from them. It’s about asking, What can I take from their story that will help me be a better human? Every achievement I witness, every act of kindness, every moment of courage I see in others fuels my own drive to live fully, authentically, and with purpose.
Moving across the country with my husband and making Montana home and forging new adventures.
2021, 2023
This is my 3rd Rebelle, my main objective is simple: to improve from the years before. Each rally teaches me something new about myself, my skills, and what it takes to succeed, and I want to build on those lessons to become a stronger competitor. For me, navigation is where the real challenge — and joy — lies. I love the purity of navigating with nothing more than a map, compass, and roadbooks. This year, my goal is to be more efficient and precise with my navigation. Just as important, though, is being the best teammate I can be. The Rebelle isn’t something you do alone — it’s a test of partnership as much as it is of skill. My goal is to show up every day ready to support, communicate, and perform to the best of my ability, no matter what challenges come our way. At the end of the day, my objectives aren’t just about points on a leaderboard — they’re about pushing myself, embracing the challenge, and knowing I gave everything I had every day.
Outside of work, I find happiness working on cars or motorcycles — there’s something satisfying about taking things apart, understanding how they work, and putting them back together better than before. I also enjoy home improvement projects with my husband and cooking.
I started in Autocross, then moved into HPDE track days, gradually working my way up with different driving groups and experimenting with different cars. Each one taught me something new: a Hyundai, a Porsche, two Corvettes, and even a Mini Cooper — all with their own personalities, strengths, and lessons. Eventually, I found myself drawn to the dirt. I grew up riding dirt bikes, so when I stumbled across RallyCross with a beater Saab 9-3, I instantly fell in love with sliding around corners, throwing dirt, and the pure fun of four wheels off pavement. That passion carried me into another unexpected adventure: the Gambler 500. I found a 1999 Ford Escort ZX2 5-speed and ran it for three years across trails in Georgia and Tennessee. It was bone stock, no lift — just grit. People were often amazed that not only was it a little Escort tackling the same trails as off-road machines, but that it was a woman behind the wheel doing it. For me, it was simply about having fun, pushing limits, and proving (mostly to myself) that I could. Through all of this, I’ve always worked on my own cars. At first, it was out of necessity — fixing things because I had to. But as the years went on, it became a hobby, an outlet, and a way to decompress. There’s a certain peace in wrenching, in solving problems with your own two hands, in understanding how things work so you can troubleshoot, improve, or upgrade when needed. It makes you not only a better driver, but more connected to your vehicle as a whole.
Moving across the county from Georgia to Montana, not knowing anyone here. Just myself, husband, 3 dogs and 5 Jeeps. Moved out here to have a better work life balance and experience a different lifestyle.
The sand dunes absolutely fascinate me. They are such a unique environment — fun, beautiful, and thrilling, but also intimidating. Since I live so far away, I don’t really have a way to practice on dunes. That means the Rebelle Rally has been my only chance to t drive in them, and every time I’m out there it feels both exciting and a little scary. What makes the dunes so incredible is how alive they are. They’re constantly shifting and changing with the wind, never the same from one moment to the next. Driving them requires focus, finesse, and a healthy amount of respect. But it’s not just the driving — navigation in the dunes is a challenge all its own. With few landmarks to guide you, it becomes all about trusting your skills in heading and distance, and trusting your teammate.
I’ve always considered myself pretty efficient with time — but the Rebelle Rally has a way of humbling you. My first year in 2021 really drove that lesson home. We were able to navigate to the checkpoints, but more often than not, we found ourselves arriving after the time window had closed. It was frustrating to know that we had the skills to get there, but the clock told a different story. By 2023, I felt like I had grown in that area. I was more aware of how to balance precision with efficiency, and I had a better sense of when to push forward and when to cut our losses. That experience helped me understand what truly matters on course — making smart, efficient decisions in the moment while still keeping the bigger goal in focus. This year, my goal is to have time management dialed in. That means not just navigating well, but doing it within the time constraints, prioritizing checkpoints wisely, and learning how to adapt quickly when things don’t go as planned. Every minute counts in the Rebelle, and mastering time management is the key to unlocking the rally’s full challenge.
The Rebelle has really made me take a long hard look at myself and the direction I was going in life. In a round about way my first rally in 2021 lead me to take a stronger stand on work/life balance and realize that I could have a rewarding career and have goals outside of work for myself and family. The Rebelle calls you back for the challenge, competition and camaraderie with your partner and fellow competitors. I love the self challenge, being out of my comfort zone, being around so many like minded people. It is not just about driving, navigating, fixing a car, or setting up a tent- it is about how you deal with everything with grace and a positive attitude no matter what was thrown at you and seeing the larger picture of how lucky we are to be able to be here and the freedom to do things like this- yes just for the hell of it. Not factory sponsored, not a professional driver, just a chick that likes vehicles and doing something with them that they were intended to do. I have had many vehicles in my life and some ask why would I drive “X” vehicle on a race track- it is too nice, worth too much, whatever and I respond. “that is what they were built to do- they were not built to be in a museum.” I have a beautiful 1990 Grand Wagoneer I have restored, and guess what- I drive it to Walmart for groceries and will take it out on a trail. It is made to be driven!
My dad has this incredible “MacGyver” spirit when it comes to fixing things. He could find a solution for just about any problem, with whatever tools or parts he had on hand. Watching him, I learned early on that every problem has a solution — you just have to be willing to figure it out. We were travelling home one day in mom’s 1983 Toyota Celica and we broke down. Dad pulled over and opened the hood- after a few minutes he looked at my mom and said I need a piece of plastic and some string. Well mom opened the glove box and handed him a tampon. He pulled out his knife and cut the string and plastic and fashioned a fix for the distributor on the Celica and we made it home. Every car we have had has always had a name and the Celica’s was “Tampon Tillie”. Well that was a good life lesson for years later. I was 16 and had gone down to my grandmothers for a visit 3.5 hours away. Almost at her house I noticed that the transmission was not shifting right. The next day I drove it into town and took by a family friends shop and he said the transmission was about to grenade. I called my dad back at home to see what he wanted me to do- assuming I would have it towed and they would come and pick me up. His reply was- get it home as in drive it home. Well I did just that, lost reverse about half way on a gas and food stop and had to jump a curb and cut across grass to get back to the main road because I could not back out of my parking spot. I lost 2nd gear somewhere in Atlanta traffic and rolled that 1985 S-10 Blazer into the drive way at our house. It would not move again, it was towed to the transmission shop where in-fact the transmission was toast. It was not until years later that I learned that my parents had a huge fight about my dad making me just get it home, my mom was very upset that he did not offer to come and get me and his reply is "she is going to have to figure these things out". Lesson I learned, there is always a way and not to give up.
I'm a loving mother first and foremost, as well as professor and equestrian who enjoys unwinding with my family and friends. I have an adventurous spirit that craves new and exciting experiences, a passion for living each day to the fullest, and a belief that everyone I meet has something to teach me.
Professor of BusinessIn my world as a professor my students leave my class knowing they weren't just a number when they leave. I pride myself in knowing each one of my students. Their success is important to me.
Murietta, CA
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University MBA
"The answer is definitely no if you don't ask."
I've been to the oval office.
I've reached a milestone birthday, 10th anniversary for the Rebelle, it's time to live, so I can't think of a reason why not too.
My kids... Jenny and Will
Being a mom is the greatest adventure.
2021, 2023
My biggest competition is myself. I've done two Rebelle Rally's. Each one has taught me something new to build on and better myself. While I mainly drive, I have been able to build on my navigation skills. Each year my goal is to improve from the year before.
My lifelong passion is horses. Most days I can be found at the barn training my dressage horse Diego.
I grew up with a house full of brothers who were mechanics. My brother Charlie was building race cars as far back as I can remember. If there was a person that could make a person that could make a car go fast and straight down a track Charlie was the guy.
One cool experience for me outside of the Rebelle is flying. While I haven't done it in many years it has to be one of coolest and more challenging experiences for me to take on.
The mountain terrain has to be my favorite. You never know what the view is going to be when you come around a corner or up over a peak.
Sand Dunes
In 2021 I had vehicle issues pretty much the whole rally. I pushed through every day, throwing in the towel never crossed my mind. Having these issues I met amazing people on the rally staff as well as my co-driver who were behind me and helped me believe in myself. I wouldn't be the person I am today or have these people in my life if 2021 went any other way.
Sitting in the family room rebuilding an engine with Charlie.
