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In this episode of Conversations with Big Rich, Stacy Newman shares his journey from growing up in rural Glen Rose, Texas, to becoming a petroleum engineer, Scout leader, and longtime advocate for responsible off-road recreation.

Stacy recalls exploring the woods as a child, operating farm equipment, and discovering his passion for learning and hands-on work. He explains how buying a Jeep for oil-field travel unexpectedly led him into the off-road community—and eventually onto the board of the Texas Motorized Trails Coalition (TMTC).

The conversation explores Stacy’s decades of volunteer service, including his roles as user representative, vice president, president, treasurer, and historian. He discusses TMTC’s major properties, including Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area, Escondido Draw Recreation Area, and Rio Bravo Adventure Park.

Stacy also clarifies how TMTC operates, how grants and volunteer contributions support its parks, and why local leadership matters. Above all, he emphasizes TMTC’s mission to preserve family-friendly riding opportunities, educate responsible recreationists, and protect access for future generations.

This episode is a compelling look at the people, persistence, and long-term vision behind Texas off-road recreation.

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In this episode of Conversations with Big Rich, Allen Boxley shares the story of his journey from growing up on a 113-acre Texas farm to serving 21 years in the military and becoming president of the Texas Motorized Trails Coalition.

Allen describes his childhood working with cattle, operating tractors, building mulch-processing equipment, and developing an early passion for getting vehicles stuck in the mud. He recounts his military service, including deployments to Iraq and Kosovo, and his experiences during the invasion of Baghdad.

After leaving active duty, Allen continued working in the mulch and heavy-haul industries before discovering a love for rock crawling. He talks about building his K5 Blazer, transitioning from mudding to technical terrain, and introducing his wife and children to off-road adventures.

The conversation also explores Allen’s involvement with Escondido Draw Recreation Area and the growth of TMTC. He explains the organization’s nonprofit mission, family-friendly approach, grant-funded improvements, diverse trails, camping amenities, and plans for expanding access to motorized recreation across Texas.

Listeners will gain insight into the work required to develop and preserve off-road parks—and the importance of creating welcoming, sustainable places for future generations of enthusiasts.

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In this episode of Conversations with Big Rich, Bryant White shares the story of his path from Maryland childhood memories and a career in aerospace engineering to becoming an off-road entrepreneur.

Bryant talks about working on NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, relocating his family to San Diego, and discovering the freedom of wheeling in Southern California. He explains how a four-door Jeep Wrangler became a “clown car” for his family of six—and how the challenges of carrying passengers, a dog, and recovery gear inspired a new product.

Born out of necessity, Deadman Off-Road is a lightweight, foldable ground anchor designed to help recover vehicles in sand, mud, snow, or other terrain without nearby trees or solid anchor points. Bryant describes its parachute-like design, multiple recovery applications, American manufacturing, and the company’s early Kickstarter launch.

The conversation also covers Bryant’s involvement with the Rebelle Rally course crew, his partnership with Total Chaos, family life, vehicle evolution, and the importance of building practical solutions for real-world off-road adventures.

Learn more at deadmanoffroad.com and follow Deadman Off-Road on Instagram.

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