Kristie and Heidi found each other via a women’s military veteran’s group. Kristie was looking for the right teammate and Heidi was looking for an epic adventure. After diving right in and spending four days camping and dune driving together in Glamis, CA, with Barlow’s Adventures, they knew it was the right fit. Kristie retired as a Master Sergeant from the U. S. Army after 25 years of service. Heidi served 14 years in the U. S. Marine Corps achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. Both being Staff NCOs (Non-Commissioned Officers) from the military means they think and communicate in very similar fashions. And their personal lives parallel each other QUITE A BIT. It is easy for them to be supportive, understanding and motivating for each other. They are going to have a blast challenging themselves to succeed and excel.
Jax Motorsports, Pirelli, HighTails
I am currently a Federal Law Enforcement Officer. A Special Agent conducting criminal investigations. I am also a retired U. S. Army Master Sergeant who served over 25 years as an Army Criminal Investigation Division Special Agent, a 1SG, Drill Sergeant and ROTC Instructor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. My most heart felt position in life is "Mom" to most amazing son, who is currently attending Eastern Kentucky University and wife to most amazing husband and Retired U. S. Army Sergeant First Class, Adam Levy.
Phoenix, AZ
Retired U. S. Army, 25 years
Graduated from Troy State University w BS in Criminal Justice
"A person who lives by morals and ethics has very few choices to make. ~ J. Edgar Hoover"
I live loudly.
I love the experience, pushing myself to perform better - more efficiently and accurately each time. And being surrounded by all these incredible women is solidifying.
My grandma, stepmother and former mother-in-law. Their strength, intelligence and experience is what I aspire to.
TV show “Alone”, Movie “The Green Mile”, almost anything true crime related.
My life. Surviving every day with the love and support of my husband. I've overcome a lot of challenges and he loves me through each of them.
2020, 2021, 2022
We are here to be the best team and competitors we can. We want to achieve the highest score we can. Challenge and achievement is fun to us. Don't sleep on team 167 :)
I am an ultra-runner (trail), and you know how runners like to talk about running! My favorite distance is 50K. The longest race I ran was 100K, but I am sticking to the shorter distances these days. I absolutely love camping and being out in this world's beauty.
My ONLY background in motorsports is the Rebelle Rally. Every year I learn and apply more lessons and push myself to be more accurate and efficient.
My live has been full of cool experiences. "Cool" is a state of mind. But since I have limited characters in this box, I will share: I've run foot races in Costa Rica, Greece, Japan, Paris, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Bosnia
Sand dunes for sure. The feel of the vehicle floating. The teamwork it takes to navigate the land and get where you want to be.
The weather. I physically struggle with regulating my own body temperature. I quickly become way too hot or way too cold. I need to take extra steps and think ahead to stay healthy - much less comfortable.
I don't know that it's changed me so much as filled a void after leaving the military. The camaraderie and challenge to achieve your best, pushed to excellence by your competitors who are also your biggest cheerleaders. I come back to be amongst all these phenomenal women in different careers and with different skillsets, from different background with different views, all coming together for the love of off-roading, nature, challenge and achievement!
My most memorable moment with a car was driving cross country from Phoenix to Kentucky with my 19yo son in a station wagon he had just bought in Phoenix. He bought it to drive when he started college. He and I took 5 days together and we camped everynight. The first night atop mountain in NM, there was lots of snow on the ground and a full moon. The night was so silvery. We had just finished hot chocolate and crawled into the back of his station wagon to sleep when he said "Mom, this is the best night of my life so far! It's so epic!" I am so glad I was able to do that trip with him.
I am currently a Senior Research Project Coordinator, specializing in project management for health and medical research studies. Over the past 10 years at HealthPartners, I have held several roles, including Senior Administrative Assistant and Research Technology Coordinator, each of which has given me valuable experience and perspective. However, my work in project management has been the most rewarding, as it allows me to contribute to research studies that have the potential to improve and even save lives. I am fortunate to collaborate with exceptional project teams whose expertise, dedication, and passion inspire me every day.
Buckeye, Arizona
I am a United States Marine Corps veteran with 14 years of active duty service..
Dakota County Technical College - Health Information Management, AAS
"Lead, follow, or get out of the way" — General George S. Patton
A fun fact about me is that, despite being known as an exceptional planner (my peer reviews have consistently highlighted my organization skills) I absolutely thrive on spontaneity. Last summer, I booked a last-minute trip to Amsterdam just to see a concert (twice in three days). In 2021, I moved to Arizona after deciding on the idea only five weeks earlier. My family and closest friends would tell you that once I set a goal or get an idea, I pursue it with unwavering determination until it’s achieved.
I first learned about the Rebelle Rally in October 2024, when I came across a post in a women veterans’ Facebook group that my now-teammate had shared. At the time, we didn’t know each other, but her words immediately caught my attention. She described how much she missed the Rebelle Rally and her determination to return in 2025 with a partner equally committed to training and competing in the 10th Anniversary of the Rebelle Rally. What struck me most was the adventure, challenge, and sense of purpose behind it. In that moment, what sounded like a “wild and crazy idea” quickly became the number one item on my bucket list. On a deeper level, my decision to compete is tied to my ambition of living a life of adventure. In 2019, I suffered a nearly fatal pulmonary embolism, which led to the discovery of Factor V Leiden blood clotting disorder and Stage 4 Pulmonary Sarcoidosis (Pulmonary Fibrosis). That experience profoundly shifted my perspective, reminding me how fragile and precious life truly is. I made a promise to myself never to take a single day for granted, and to pursue every adventure possible, while I can. In just eight months of preparing for the Rebelle Rally, I’ve discovered something even greater than the competition itself: community. For the first time in my life, I feel like I’ve found my "people"—strong, competitive, determined women warriors who inspire me every day. Whether or not we reach the podium, I know I’ll walk away a winner, with lifelong friendships and the honor of standing among women who share the same spirit of grit and adventure.
I draw my greatest inspiration from strong, fearless women who aren’t afraid to get dirty and take on tough challenges.
don’t often listen to podcasts and I’m not especially committed to any one in particular, but I do love movies and true-crime books and shows. Right now, a few of my favorites are: We Were Liars, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Outlander
It’s impossible to choose just one, since I consider my entire life an adventure, but without a doubt, my upcoming rookie year as a Rebelle will be my next greatest one.
My personal objective in the competition is to be the most focused and supportive navigator I can be, giving 110% effort every single day of competition. As a team, our aim is to push ourselves to be the strongest competitors we can be, both individually and together. As veterans, we embrace challenge, and while our ultimate aspiration is to reach the podium, the journey itself is just as meaningful.
Creating and crafting are my happy place. I almost always have a project in progress. At the same time, I thrive on exploring new places and embracing new experiences. I’ll admit, I might be a bit of an adrenaline junkie, often taking risks and deciding afterward whether they were a good idea. Life is short and tomorrow is never guaranteed, so I’ve chosen to live mine to the fullest, every single day.
While my formal background in motorsports is limited beyond off-roading my Jeep on moderate trails, I grew up riding snowmobiles and 4-wheelers, which gave me an early appreciation for adventure and technical skill. As I prepare for the Rebelle Rally, I embrace my novice status as a strength, approaching each challenge with curiosity and determination. Over the past 10 months, I’ve gained invaluable knowledge through training at Rebelle U, various rally skills training events, and most importantly from my incredible teammate, a three-time Rebelle competitor, as well as other experienced Rebelle Rally staff and competitors past and present, who have generously shared their expertise.
Many of my most memorable experiences come from my time on active duty in the U. S. Marine Corps, which gave me the opportunity to travel the world and immerse myself in cultures, customs, and cuisines I may never have otherwise encountered. From plunging into a frozen Minnesota lake at –35ºF to raise money for the Special Olympics, to leaping from 1,500-meter bridges in Japan, to exploring the rugged Australian Outback, I view my 14 years of military service as an adventure like no other. Still, I’m confident that competing in the 10th Anniversary of the Rebelle Rally will be the most extraordinary experience yet.
At 18, I enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps as a dual citizen of the United States and Canada, having spent nearly my entire childhood in Thunder Bay, Ontario. I actually learned to drive while stationed in Okinawa, Japan—in my very first car, a sporty right-hand-drive Nissan with a manual transmission. It was an adventure in itself, and an unforgettable introduction to driving. Returning stateside brought its own challenge: re-learning from the left seat, on the opposite side of the road.
