The Head Melon Farmers In Charge...

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Ivan Urnovich is a force of nature. The work he has done to preserve and present Spokane's military history cannot be fully captured in a few paragraphs. (Okay, this isn't actually Ivan. The fact that he let us have a little fun with him while we get the website set up is an excellent example of his sense of humor and leadership!)

Mike Jones, U. S. Navy Vietnam Vet, Law Enforcement Officer, Educator. Mike is a powerful advocate for Veterans. He has been an adjunct educator for the Spokane Community College, as well as a Guardian for Honor Flight. He owns "Lucky Joe", a 1947 Willys CJ2A - M38, named in honor of both of his WW2 Veteran parents.

Bill Benson, USMC/US Army Veteran. Bill started collecting military vehicles in the late 90's. He was the founding president of the Military Vehicle Owners of Orange County and, recently, the founder of "The Old Grumpy Project." He currently owns "Old Grumpy", a 1953 Dodge M37 truck.

Jesse Torrance has filmed and produced an impressive library of WW2 and military vehicle-related content on his YouTube Channel, The JW Project. Owns "Spirit", a 1976 Dodge M886 Field Ambulance.

(Official portrait coming soon, but I think this captures his dedication to the mission!) 

Brody is our youngest member, having purchased and restored his own M38 jeep before the age of 16. He is a fervent follower of military aviation and has networked this interest into a fantastic journey of experiences and associations. As he brings his sense of initiative and determination to the Motor Pool, he is a welcome addition to the Motor Pool. 

"As a proud mom of three boys and happily married for 21 years, my family’s love for history has always been a cornerstone of our lives. It was my youngest son’s passion for the past that led us to discover the Spokane Motor Pool, where we continue to deepen our shared appreciation for history and the fascinating stories it holds." - Mal