Meet the Moderators

**Turdle** · 05-06-2007, 10:45 PM

Hello
My name is Jon Smith, I moderate in the Sport truck forum. I am originally from Schuyler, Ne.

My wife and I reside in Humboldt, Ks. We have 7 kids-and 5 grandchildren
I enjoy the outdoors, camping, fishing, and hiking when I can. However, I must admit, the offroading bug has bitten. See you on the forums!

Dopler174 · 05-06-2007, 11:42 PM

Hello everyone! I am the newest moderator replacing FordExplorer157's position of co-moderating the new member forum. My main interest is my family closely followed by the world of automobiles.

**DeRocha** · 05-07-2007, 12:54 PM

I am John DeRocha, co-moderator of the Whoops Forum and VP of NEX (New England Explorers). My 1st Gen Explorer has been my DD since I bought it new off the lot in '93. It has been one of the most reliable and enjoyable vehicles I have ever owned. It brings a smile to my face every time I hop into the driver's seat. I do most of my own repairs and enjoy working on all types of automotive projects; so its no surprise to find a vehicle or two being worked on at my place. I try to get out and wheel a few times a month, often with my wife and kids on board. The family the wheels together, stays together

My moderating style is "Moderate, but don't over moderate".

**JDraper** · 05-07-2007, 03:43 PM

Well, I guess I should add to this too...better late than never...

I'm Jeff Draper and I live in McVeytown, PA. I've been on the board for about 6 years and am on my 3rd Explorer since I joined ('92 Sport-member of Rollover Posse, '01 XLS, and now a Lifted '94 Sport). I'm co-moderator of the 911 Forum, moderator of the Home Improvement forum, and general thorn-in-the-side for everyone else.

I'm currently a Sr. Development Engineer/Global Aerospace Applications Manger for GE Inspection Technologies in Lewistown, PA. I have a wife Sue and daughter Rachel.

**Flounder** · 05-07-2007, 08:32 PM

Not sure how I missed this.

I'm Adam. I'm originally from Wilkes-Barre, PA, and now hail from the 'burbs of Philadelphia, PA. I've been on the board for about eight years, and the Sport Trac is my second Explorer, the first being a 1996 XLT. I've finally gotten around to jacking it up a bit, though when compared to others' rides, it's still stock (31's, etc.). I moderate the detailing forum which, if I continue preparing this for off-roading, will be a little ironic as the Trac will have more scratches than a person who tried to give a cat a bath.

I'm currently a third year law student and likely will be working in downtown Philadelphia when I finish. I have no wife and no children, but I do have a girlfriend of six years who would be pretty disappointed if she didn't become my wife. Only time will tell.

shamaal · 09-07-2007, 09:39 PM

Hello I'm Shamaal, the junior moderator in the Everything Under The Sun (EUTS) forum. The shamaals are the northerly winds that blow out of Iraq and into the Arabian peninsula.

I'm also a co-moderator in Rick's Driving Me Insane (DMI) forum. http://www.drivingmeinsane.com/forums
An edgier cousin of the EUTS sub-forum.

I own a 1991 Mazda Navajo, so I guess technically I'm not a real member of the explorerforum; but the others tend to tolerate me. I tried to get Rick to change the name to Navajoforum.com but no dice.

I originally hail from Wisconsin, but currently live in the town of Friendswood, Texas named after the Quakers who originally built the town in 1895. It's a pleasant place but I'm getting tired of eating all those darn Oats.

**BrooklynBay** · 10-24-2008, 11:09 AM

My name is Michael Bayarsky, and I moderate the Aerostar Forum. I want to thank Rick for this opportunity to be a moderator, and for making the forum.

**Burns** · 01-22-2009, 11:02 AM

Hey Guys,

My name is Jonathan Burns and I moderate the Feature Truck forum.

I just like hanging out, wheeling, wrenching, the outdoors, and various other things.

Have a good time on the forum guys and gals.

**mrboyle** · 01-23-2009, 12:31 AM

Hey everyone. My name is Mike Boyle. I'm going to be co-moderating the Events and Offroad Runs Forum.

I'm an ASE Master Tech and love about anything to do with automobiles. I'm on my second hand me down Explorer (bought both from my parents when they decided to replace them) and can say they have been the best vehicles I've ever owned.

Looking forward to helping anywhere I can.

**Diff Whack Daddy** · 06-10-2009, 10:30 PM

Hello to all. My name is Kevin McInchak and I am the new moderator of the Under the Hood forum.

I've been in the Navy for 19 years now and a member of this board since the beginning. I have learned a lot from this board and just want to thank Rick for letting me give back a little bit to the site of which I have prospered so much from.

Enjoy and I hope to help wherever I can.

**ncranchero** · 04-02-2010, 11:27 AM

Hi all. My name is Steve McKellop and I'll be co-moderating the Sport Trac forums. My screen name, which is about the only one I've ever used, comes from my past interest/ownership of the Ford Ranchero. Mine was a 68 but is now long gone. I guess the Sport Trac is my reincarnated Ranchero. I am retired, was a Parts Tech for 30+ years with all the associated ASE certs, but now do a 3-day-a-week job to bring in an extra buck or two. That also leaves me lots of time to do the things I enjoy. I have in the past been pretty heavily into Bronco II's and rebuilt a dozen or so salvaged ones. My current Sport Trac was bent a bit when I got it but is much better now. I have some pretty good resources still available to me and will be sharing whatever info is needed. Hope I can be of benefit to the forums and the site as a whole. I'm new to this moderating stuff so I'll have to learn a lot before sticking my nose too deep into the business. Bear with me and if I can help just ask.

**rookieshooter** · 08-04-2010, 06:26 PM

Hello everyone, my name is Rick Yambor and glad to get a chance to moderate the Bronco 2 Forum.
I love to hunt, fish and fabricate parts for my never ending Chopped top 84 Bronco. Hope to give back as many great ideas I have gotten from this site.
I enoy all forms of motor racing and have built and driven a few.
I love the idea that this is a family site and does not tolerate foul language. Enough of that on other 4x4 sites
If your wondering how I came up with Rookieshooter, it's because I shot tournament Trap Shooting all across the US and was nominated Rookie of the year in 73 winning National and State championships.

**Tbars4** · 03-18-2012, 11:30 PM

Hello all...

...My name is Ted and I am the new Offroad Forum and Local Clubs, and Events Moderator.

This Sub-Forum can be found here..
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...splay.php?f=79

..I have a Ranger and a First Gen X, both of which I camp out of and Offroad with regular..Both are modified but I'm still rockin the TTB...

...I am thankful for the opportunity to Moderate and to be able to help others on the most friendliest Forum I know of on the net..

..So Let's have some fun on the net and I hope to see you all on a trail or Meet and Greet real soon...

05-06-2007, 10:45 PM	#41
Turdle Old and in the way Humboldt, Kansas 2000 Mounty Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,742 Vehicle Specs	Hello My name is Jon Smith, I moderate in the Sport truck forum. I am originally from Schuyler, Ne. My wife and I reside in Humboldt, Ks. We have 7 kids-and 5 grandchildren I enjoy the outdoors, camping, fishing, and hiking when I can. However, I must admit, the offroading bug has bitten. See you on the forums! __________________ Jon 2000 Mountaineer Turdle-gone Vitamin D Wagon Sold also Last edited by Turdle; 01-22-2009 at 11:19 AM.

05-06-2007, 11:42 PM	#42
Dopler174 Official Welcome Committe Greensboro, NC 1993 XLT 4X4 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,090 Vehicle Specs	Hello everyone! I am the newest moderator replacing FordExplorer157's position of co-moderating the new member forum. My main interest is my family closely followed by the world of automobiles. __________________ -Scott Support Your Local Forum My Space ZAPV-174

05-07-2007, 12:54 PM	#43
DeRocha NEX Vice President Brockton, MA '93 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,641 Vehicle Specs	I am John DeRocha, co-moderator of the Whoops Forum and VP of NEX (New England Explorers). My 1st Gen Explorer has been my DD since I bought it new off the lot in '93. It has been one of the most reliable and enjoyable vehicles I have ever owned. It brings a smile to my face every time I hop into the driver's seat. I do most of my own repairs and enjoy working on all types of automotive projects; so its no surprise to find a vehicle or two being worked on at my place. I try to get out and wheel a few times a month, often with my wife and kids on board. The family the wheels together, stays together My moderating style is "Moderate, but don't over moderate". __________________ John D-"Search first, Ask questions later" & "You can have my Explorer when you pry the keys from my cold dead hands." <<<Forum Rules >>>My Truck 4x4 Trouble Shooting Guide See how cars work Axle and tire calculators U-joint replacement info/pics Repair info NEX-New England Explorers NEX: Club Events

05-07-2007, 03:43 PM	#44
JDraper Elite Garage Builder McVeytown, PA '11 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 15,396 Vehicle Specs	Well, I guess I should add to this too...better late than never... I'm Jeff Draper and I live in McVeytown, PA. I've been on the board for about 6 years and am on my 3rd Explorer since I joined ('92 Sport-member of Rollover Posse, '01 XLS, and now a Lifted '94 Sport). I'm co-moderator of the 911 Forum, moderator of the Home Improvement forum, and general thorn-in-the-side for everyone else. I'm currently a Sr. Development Engineer/Global Aerospace Applications Manger for GE Inspection Technologies in Lewistown, PA. I have a wife Sue and daughter Rachel. __________________ Moderator..Home Improvement/Explorer 911/2011 Explorer Forum You took my breath away....and now I want it back.... '66 Mustang Coupe, '04 Mustang Mach 1, '08 Focus, '11 Explorer XLT "Ex"plorer's: '92 Sport, '94 Sport, '01 XLS Our Crappy Website

09-07-2007, 09:39 PM	#46
shamaal Wannabe Elite Explorer Friensdwood, Texas 91 Mazda Navajo Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,293 Vehicle Specs	Hello I'm Shamaal, the junior moderator in the Everything Under The Sun (EUTS) forum. The shamaals are the northerly winds that blow out of Iraq and into the Arabian peninsula. I'm also a co-moderator in Rick's Driving Me Insane (DMI) forum. http://www.drivingmeinsane.com/forums An edgier cousin of the EUTS sub-forum. I own a 1991 Mazda Navajo, so I guess technically I'm not a real member of the explorerforum; but the others tend to tolerate me. I tried to get Rick to change the name to Navajoforum.com but no dice. I originally hail from Wisconsin, but currently live in the town of Friendswood, Texas named after the Quakers who originally built the town in 1895. It's a pleasant place but I'm getting tired of eating all those darn Oats. Last edited by shamaal; 09-09-2007 at 01:03 PM. Reason: Misplet Quakers

05-07-2007, 08:32 PM	#45
Flounder Elite - Owns 10,000 Marbles Pennsylvania '04 Sport Trac Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 6,544 Vehicle Specs	Not sure how I missed this. I'm Adam. I'm originally from Wilkes-Barre, PA, and now hail from the 'burbs of Philadelphia, PA. I've been on the board for about eight years, and the Sport Trac is my second Explorer, the first being a 1996 XLT. I've finally gotten around to jacking it up a bit, though when compared to others' rides, it's still stock (31's, etc.). I moderate the detailing forum which, if I continue preparing this for off-roading, will be a little ironic as the Trac will have more scratches than a person who tried to give a cat a bath. I'm currently a third year law student and likely will be working in downtown Philadelphia when I finish. I have no wife and no children, but I do have a girlfriend of six years who would be pretty disappointed if she didn't become my wife. Only time will tell.

10-24-2008, 11:09 AM	#47
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,680 Vehicle Specs	My name is Michael Bayarsky, and I moderate the Aerostar Forum. I want to thank Rick for this opportunity to be a moderator, and for making the forum. __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

01-22-2009, 11:02 AM	#48
Burns EF Late Night Crew Memphis, TN 1991 Explorer/2002 F-250 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 8,923 Vehicle Specs	Hey Guys, My name is Jonathan Burns and I moderate the Feature Truck forum. I just like hanging out, wheeling, wrenching, the outdoors, and various other things. Have a good time on the forum guys and gals. __________________ Jonathan Burns Moderator of the Feature Truck Forum Owner of the "Lime" Forum Rules and Usage

06-10-2009, 10:30 PM	#50
Diff Whack Daddy And the Roll Over Posse! Under the Hood Moderator Mount Vernon, WA 1st Gen XLT 4dr Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 3,738 Vehicle Specs	Hello to all. My name is Kevin McInchak and I am the new moderator of the Under the Hood forum. I've been in the Navy for 19 years now and a member of this board since the beginning. I have learned a lot from this board and just want to thank Rick for letting me give back a little bit to the site of which I have prospered so much from. Enjoy and I hope to help wherever I can. __________________ Mount Vernon, WA Keep the Rubber Side DOWN!! OHV: 1st Gen-XTREME Tow/Chase Vehicle: Banks powered F-350 SuperDuty w/ camper Commuter: 08 Ford Focus SES(35 mpg, SYNC system) Projects: House, better on board air. Kevins Big Model and list of mods

04-02-2010, 11:27 AM	#51
ncranchero Sport Trac Moderator Denver,NC Truckin' on Pat & Charlie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,563 Vehicle Specs	Hi all. My name is Steve McKellop and I'll be co-moderating the Sport Trac forums. My screen name, which is about the only one I've ever used, comes from my past interest/ownership of the Ford Ranchero. Mine was a 68 but is now long gone. I guess the Sport Trac is my reincarnated Ranchero. I am retired, was a Parts Tech for 30+ years with all the associated ASE certs, but now do a 3-day-a-week job to bring in an extra buck or two. That also leaves me lots of time to do the things I enjoy. I have in the past been pretty heavily into Bronco II's and rebuilt a dozen or so salvaged ones. My current Sport Trac was bent a bit when I got it but is much better now. I have some pretty good resources still available to me and will be sharing whatever info is needed. Hope I can be of benefit to the forums and the site as a whole. I'm new to this moderating stuff so I'll have to learn a lot before sticking my nose too deep into the business. Bear with me and if I can help just ask. __________________ Steve, 2010 Transit CONNECT 145K miles, 2002 Sport Trac 4x4 SOLD 2000 Taurus SES 3.0L 24 Valve DOHC Duratec 87K miles 1994 F150 4x4 4.9L/5-speed 160K miles, 1995 Ranger 2.3L/5-sp/3.73 75K miles "Plain Jane" How to post photos

08-04-2010, 06:26 PM	#52
rookieshooter Martinsburg WV 84 BII "Li'l Samson" Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,165 Vehicle Specs	Hello everyone, my name is Rick Yambor and glad to get a chance to moderate the Bronco 2 Forum. I love to hunt, fish and fabricate parts for my never ending Chopped top 84 Bronco. Hope to give back as many great ideas I have gotten from this site. I enoy all forms of motor racing and have built and driven a few. I love the idea that this is a family site and does not tolerate foul language. Enough of that on other 4x4 sites If your wondering how I came up with Rookieshooter, it's because I shot tournament Trap Shooting all across the US and was nominated Rookie of the year in 73 winning National and State championships. __________________ "2012 & 2011Truck Nationals" At Carlisle Extreme 4x4" First Place winner. "2012 &2011 All Ford Nationals" At Carlisle First place winner Bronco Trail Truck Featured in 2012 Bronco Driver Mag. Petersen's 4Wheel mag ROTM. Voted 2008 Bronco II of Year Last edited by rookieshooter; 08-04-2010 at 07:12 PM.

03-18-2012, 11:30 PM	#53
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,902 Vehicle Specs	Hello all... ...My name is Ted and I am the new Offroad Forum and Local Clubs, and Events Moderator. This Sub-Forum can be found here.. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...splay.php?f=79 ..I have a Ranger and a First Gen X, both of which I camp out of and Offroad with regular..Both are modified but I'm still rockin the TTB... ...I am thankful for the opportunity to Moderate and to be able to help others on the most friendliest Forum I know of on the net.. ..So Let's have some fun on the net and I hope to see you all on a trail or Meet and Greet real soon... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

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