06/02/2026
Rubicon Trail Foundation Strengthens Leadership with Addition of Veteran Off-Road Industry Professional and Lifelong Trail Advocate
The Rubicon Trail Foundation voted Christopher “Chris” Stoner to its Board of Directors.
Born and raised in Reno, Nevada, Chris Stoner brings a lifetime of off-road experience, mechanical expertise, and community service to the organization. His deep-rooted connection to motorized recreation and trail stewardship makes him a natural addition to the Foundation’s leadership team.
Stoner comes from a family with a strong legacy in the outdoors and public service. His grandfather, who established Saturn Sports in Reno in the 1960s, served in the Civil Air Patrol and used his Jeep Wagoneers for search-and-rescue missions. These early influences shaped Chris’s lifelong passion for combining off-road capability with community support.
With more than 35 years in the automotive and off-road industry, Stoner has held key roles including sales and store manager positions at 4 Wheel Parts / Off Road Warehouse in Reno. He has also served as team manager and mechanic for prominent racing programs, including Yamaha Factory Racing’s snowmobile hill climb team, Winston Racing’s drag racing team, and Rod Hall Racing. His experience spans major events such as the Winter X-Games, VORA 300, KOH Stampede, and King of the Hammers.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Stoner dedicated 18 years as a volunteer firefighter and EMT, serving communities in Sierra Valley, California, and the Greater Swan Valley Fire District near Yellowstone National Park. He is also an amateur radio operator who proudly uses his grandfather’s original call sign, WA7CRL.
A dedicated Rubicon Trail user for more than two decades, Stoner remains actively involved in the off-road community. He and his family own five Jeeps, including a heavily modified Gladiator equipped with long-arm suspension, 42-inch tires, and a custom factory-bobbed bed.
“I’m honored to join the Rubicon Trail Foundation Board,” said Stoner. “The Rubicon is a special place that has been part of my life for over twenty years. I look forward to contributing my experience, mechanical knowledge, and passion for responsible recreation to help ensure the trail is preserved and accessible for future generations.”
The Rubicon Trail Foundation welcomed Stoner’s appointment, noting that his unique blend of industry expertise, hands-on trail knowledge, and commitment to service will be invaluable to the organization’s mission.
