ACO INK’D

Jody Key

• Nickname: Slo Ryd’s Mama
• Cornhole Player since: 2017
• ACO Member since: 2018
• Hometown: Rutherfordton, NC
• Occupation: Broker/Realtor
  
• One thing you never knew about me: The license plate/Cade C on my car is for my grandson since he was born in 1999
• Why I got my tat: I got my tat because of my amazing son Slo Ryd Cantrell who allows me to be his Doubles and Coed partner which I cherish. I chose to be Lifer #76 for Shane’s birth year of 1976. I’m so proud to be a member of our ACO Cornhole Family, and love everyone. If you know me, you’ve heard my stories of how much I love Shane and Cade, they are every breath I take. I included the letter S for Shane, C for Cade, and Z for my grandson in Heaven, Zander.
  

Will Mansell

• Cornhole Player since: 2019
• ACO Member since: 2019
• Hometown: Decatur, AL
• Occupation: Equipment Operator
  
• One thing you never knew about me: I cheered in college.
• Why I got my tat: I like playing the game and I like tattoos so I got it for the game I love.
  

Thomas Thielman

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Steve Engebretson Jr.

• Nickname: “E” or “EJ”
• Cornhole Player since: 2021
• ACO Member since: 2021
• Hometown: Westland, MI
• Occupation: City of Detroit Police Officer
  
• One thing you never knew about me: I used to travel the country doing magic, this is my first tattoo, and I am a stroke survivor.
• Why I got my tat: Since getting into the sport of cornhole in the ACO, I’ve met so many amazing people. We come from all over the country and all walks of life, and although some of us don’t see each other often, many have become great friends, and some I consider family! We have the ACO to thank for that. I need to thank Todd Schaaf for introducing me to this game that we all love, to Lee and Karen Sterzik, of Bearded Boards Cornhole, for being so welcoming to new faces that pop in at Blind Draws, and League. To my amazing lady Michelle (Shelbie) for her support and love for the game as well! Last but not least to Frank Geers and all of the dedicated staff and volunteers that make the ACO what it is, our second family! I’m proud to be an ACO Lifetime Member
  

Branndon Pitman

• Nickname: Pitt
• Cornhole Player since: 2019
• ACO Member since: 2023
• Hometown: Louisville, KY
• Occupation: Plumbing Sales
  
• One thing you never knew about me: I build portable waterproof speakers out of gun cases
• Why I got my tat: I saw at the Season 18 Worlds, that the ACO was all about the family atmosphere and a good friend of mine told me about the lifer tattoo. Seeing how supportive and friendly the community is, I was all for supporting an organization like that, especially when I have a child of my own. So I got the tattoo to support the ACO family.
  

Josh Zimmermann

• Nickname: Zimmy
• Cornhole Player since: 2019
• ACO Member since: 2021
• Hometown: Spencer, WI
• Occupation: Truck Driver
  
• One thing you never knew about me: I’m left handed but throw bags right handed.
• Why I got my tat: I never thought in a million years that this game cornhole would have me traveling all over the US and along with that meeting so many great people that have become my ACO family! I got this tattoo to show dedication to my ACO family.

William Parker Dennen

• Nickname: Wizzle
• Cornhole Player since: 2019
• ACO Member since: 2021
• Hometown: Lansing, MI
• Occupation: Telecommunications Executive
  
• One thing you never knew about me: I think I’m a normal guy
• Why I got my tat: Cornhole is a game I have met many people through. It isn’t just a game to me at all, it’s a lifestyle. Every single person I have met through playing in club matches to ACO Majors have been amazing people. I have met friends for life through the game, and through the ACO. I wanted to have my tattoo to represent my love for the game, and for all the people that play it.
  

Allen Massey

• Nickname: PHV aka Purple Heart Veteran
• Cornhole Player since: 2020
• ACO Member since: 2020
• Hometown: Oak Grove Heights, AR
• Occupation: Semi-retired
  
• One thing you never knew about me: I served 13 years total in the Military: 3 years regular Army, 10 years National Guard. Spent 2 years in Iraq with a route clearing unit (Aka: IED Hunters). I received my Purple Heart on Dec.21st 2006. I was stuck by an IED while conditioning route clearance in Iraq.
• Why I got my tat: After playing in my local ACO group, 870 Cornhole Nation, they have become an extended family to me. Once I started playing in ACO Regionals and ACO Majors I have extended my family even bigger. To support the game I love to play and the ACO I have decided to make it official and join the elite group of Lifetime Members.

AT Clinger

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Michael “Scrat” Birrenbach-Lyle

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Rex Harrison

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Collin Harber

• Nickname: None
• Cornhole Player since: 2019
• ACO Member since: 2022
• Hometown: Chapel Hill, TN
• Occupation: industrial surplus provider
• One thing you never knew about me: Before getting into cornhole I was big into drifting cars
• Why I got my tat: I’m a big tattoo guy so gave me an opportunity to get another one and have a cool story piece to tell people about years from now

Lee Sterzik

• Nickname: This is family friendly I can’t put the whole name here!
• Cornhole Player since: 2011
• ACO Member since: 2016
• Hometown: Lake, MI
• Occupation: Accountant
  
• One thing you never knew about me: I’ve seen Pearl Jam 10 times (just for Steve)
• Why I got my tat: One of the reasons I enjoy cornhole is the family feel, especially in the ACO! I have met a lot of great people.
  

Eric Custer

• Nickname: Custer
• Cornhole Player since: 2020
• ACO Member since: 2020
• Hometown: Stratford, WI
• Occupation: Logistics Manager
  
• One thing you never knew about me: I was the first high school football player to win four state championships in the state of Wisconsin. It was an incredible experience.
• Why I got my tat: I have met so many really awesome people playing cornhole, specifically in the ACO. I appreciate their friendships. I also got the tattoo in appreciation for the love and support of my family while pursuing this crazy adventure.

Harley Morris

• Nickname: Tennessee Dreamin’
• Cornhole Player since: 2017
• ACO Member since: 2022
• Hometown: Nashville, TN
• Occupation: Singer/Songwriter
• One thing you never knew about me: I am a good music artist and songwriter.
• Why I got my tat: Because cornhole is a sport I love to play. I love that I became a lifetime member and stride to make a winning success.

Phil Lucero

• Nickname: Prospect
• Cornhole Player since: 2020
• ACO Member since: 2021
• Hometown: Sanger, CA
• Occupation: Police Officer
  
• One thing you never knew about me: I served in the United States Navy for six years as a Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman (DOC). I was attached to the second battalion first Marine grunt unit at Camp Pendleton.
• Why I got my tat: I got my tattoo to show my pride of serving my country and being an American (with the eagle and American flag), to show my love and dedication to my ACO family, and of course to show my favorites bags to throw which are Pitch Bags!
• Married to my beautiful wife Andrea Lucero for 17 years, we have 3 great children Chase(22), Eli(11), and Catherine(1).  I want thank all of them for their love and support. 

Ian Price

• Nickname: ITP
• Cornhole Player since: 2020
• ACO Member since: 2020
• Hometown: Jackson, TN
• Occupation: Advanced Personal Trainer
• One thing you never knew about me: Cornhole is the one thing in my life that I didn’t lose any friends when I got sober. Everyone has been supportive and for that I’m thankful!
• Why I got my tat: I’ll say it represents family 💪🏼

Shane Morgan

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Karen Sterzik

• Nickname: Fireball & Kare-Bear
• Cornhole Player since: 2019
• ACO Member since: 2021
• Hometown: Whitmore Lake, MI
• Occupation: Director of Technology
  
• One thing you never knew about me:  I was drum major in my high school marching band and captain of the girls golf team (not sure you can be more of a dork than I was!)
• Why I got my tat: Cornhole is a huge part of our family! Lee and I created and own Bearded Boards Cornhole together. Two of my kids (Brendan and Isla) now play and we spend many nights and weekends playing in leagues and tournaments with our new extended family. Many of my absolute favorite people have become my family all because of this amazing sport and the ACO, for which I am truly grateful.

Chris Watkins

Ashton Watkins

• Nickname: Po-Po
• Cornhole player since: 2023
• ACO member since: 2023
• Hometown: Brent, Alabama
• Occupation: Student/Cornhole player
• One thing you never knew about me: I was the starting punter for my high school. Last year(2022) I lost my mom to cancer and my Gmommy passed away unexpectedly 3 months later.
• Why I got my tat: So that my dad and I would have memories behind it!! We got matching Tats!

Frank Geers

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Eric Hinerman

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