Kat and JJ attended the same high school but were on opposite ends of the social spectrum. While JJ focused on Vo-Tech, firefighting and demolition derbies, Kat competed all over the US with her All-American Quarter Horses. After Kat sold the horses, she joined the Level Green Volunteer Fire Department, where she met JJ. He introduced her to new experiences beyond horse showing, which included camping trips, demolition derbies, and hunting. Ultimately, JJ proposed on June 14, 2025, at the Bantam Jeep Fest, surrounded by all the jeeps.