The Brisbane Jeep Club aims to
- promote goodwill, fellowship and social interaction between members
- encourage and develop camping and recreational activities promoting the conservation of the environment
- explore new destinations and enjoy the outdoors
- improve and develop driver skills and awareness
- promote safety both on and off-road
- educate, develop, teach and otherwise inform members in the proper handling and responsible attitude in the use of 4WD vehicles.
The Management Committee
President
Adrian Hughes
Occupation: Pipeline Engineer
Joined the BJC: July 2014
Experience: I started off with the BJC in 2014 with very little 4WD experience, however was taken under our member’s wings and have slowly built up my four wheel driving skills.
Vice-President
Leanne Mulheran
Occupation: Conference and Events Manager
Joined the BJC: February 2012
Experience: 4WD – average. For the first 3 years Leanne was happy to be a passenger in the black KK, or the photographer on trips, however in 2015
Committee Member
Adam Langford
Occupation: Electrical Engineer
Joined the BJC: August 2015
Experience: 4WD – A bit over a year. This Jeep was my first true 4WD, so I am learning all the time.
Secretary
Schalk Tromp
Committee Member
Dane Enkera
Occupation: Cardiac Physiologist
Joined the BJC: July 2015
Experience: I started 4wding in 2013 in my D22 Navara, quickly realised it couldn’t do the type of 4wding I wanted to do, then I saw a Jeep in action!
Vehicle: 1998 XJ Cherokee Sport
Committee Member
Greg Travers
Occupation: Lifestyle Manager
Joined the BJC: August 2015
Experience:
Adrian Hughes – President
Occupation: Pipeline Engineer
Joined the BJC: July 2014
Experience: I started off with the BJC in 2014 with very little 4WD experience, however was taken under our member’s wings and have slowly built up my four wheel driving skills. I am now a trip leader and will take trips from mild to wild!
Vehicle: 2013 Jeep Wrangler JKU Rubicon (named Polar) ARB front bar, custom rear bar, Poison Spyder Brawler Sliders, 3.5” Flexi lift with long travel Fox Shocks, 35” Nitto Trail Grapplers and much much more.
Favourite off-road locations: Janowen Hills 4WD Park and Landcruiser Mountain Park; Fraser Island and Double Island Point
Other hobbies/interests: Love the beach, camping, 4WD touring and wake boarding when my mates take me out at Somerset Dam!
Goals/vision: My goal for the club is to ensure all members and visitors are given the opportunity to wheel in some amazing places and to have the support and guidance they need to enhance their Jeeping experience.
Adam Langford – Secretary
Occupation: Electrical Engineer
Joined the BJC: August 2015
Experience: 4WD – A bit over a year. This Jeep was my first true 4WD, so I am learning all the time.
Vehicle: 2015 JKU Sport
Favourite off-road locations: Janowen Hills, The Springs
Other hobbies/interests: Camping, Paragliding (when I get back into it), Electronics, Photography
Goals/vision: To help out the club wherever possible.
Quote: Haven’t stalled this weekend yet…….Oh wait
Monique Higgins – Treasurer
Occupation: Mortgage Broker
Joined the BJC: March 2017
Experience: 4WD – beginner. I love my jeep and it still puts a smile on my face every time I jump in the driver’s seat.
Vehicle: JKU: Silver JK Sport -“Vixen”
Favourite off-road locations: Bribie Island, Landcruiser Mountain Park, Janowen Hills
Other hobbies/interests: Camping, love the beach, fishing, tennis, travelling and reading
Goals/vision: To keep the clubs finances in order and assist wherever else I can.
Dane Enkera – Committee Member
Occupation: Cardiac Physiologist
Joined the BJC: July 2015
Experience: I started 4wding in 2013 in my D22 Navara, quickly realised it couldn’t do the type of 4wding I wanted to do, then I saw a Jeep in action!
Vehicle: 1998 XJ Cherokee Sport
Favourite off-road locations: Glasshouse Mountains and Landcruiser Mountain Park
Goals/visions: Help BJC members to learn to wheel safely, and get the most out of their Jeep.
Cedric Chu – Committee Member
Occupation: GP
Joined the BJC: August 2015
Experience: I grew up in Maryborough and we had a 4wd for our entire childhood. Fraser Island and Teewah were our backyard so sand 4wding was something I have always been comfortable with. However, after my daughter was born and wanting to give her the same experience, I joined the Brisbane Jeep Club to make sure I got out and about instead of getting stuck in the city. I never thought I would do more than beach runs. But I am amazed at how I have developed enough experience in bush off roading that it has lead me to be comfortable enough to do all the amazing tracks to Cape York that I had never thought I’d have the confidence to do including dropping down Gunshot Creek. And now I am also preparing to do a Simpson Desert crossing in 2019. I’m still learning all the time from the experienced members in our club. Without the experience learnt from the BJC I never would have seen some of the amazing places Australia has to offer when you get off road.
Vehicle: The Ginger Ninja 2013 Jeep Wrangler JKU Dozer Orange. Manual. Petrol with $25000 of modifications for both off-roading and touring. Yikes!
Favourite off-road locations: Fraser Island, Moreton Island. The Old Telegraph Track Cape York. Gunshot Creek!
Other hobbies/interests: Martial arts and fight choreography, I am a comic artist, I’m a foodie, Snowboarding, geek popular culture, health and fitness, and travel. I’m aiming to get to every country in the world and currently at 68 countries.
Goals/vision: I love the comraderie that the BJC brings to owning a Jeep so I want to foster that pride and would hope all new members surprise themselves at gaining a new passion that they never thought they would have. I want to give back to the club as best I can considering I have received so much from the passionate and experienced members who have made the club what it is today. I would love to see more families be involved within the club.
Leanne Mulheran – Vice-President
Occupation: Conference and Events Manager
Joined the BJC: February 2012
Experience: 4WD – average. For the first 3 years I was happy to be a passenger in the black KK, or the photographer on trips, however in 2015 after my 17 year old daughter Courtney started 4wding, I thought it was best that I toughen up and get behind the wheel and learn how to 4wd.
Vehicle: 2016 Rubicon
Favourite off-road locations: Janowen Hills, Landcruiser
Other hobbies/interests: Camping , outdoor activities, movies, reading, traveling
Goals/vision: To ensure the BJC remains a great club by helping to organise awesome trips, social activities and events that cater to all of our members.
Quote: It just shows with a capable car and a great spotter, anyone can 4wd.