Get ACO Tattoos Cornhole Lifetime Members

Get ACO Tattoos Cornhole Lifetime Members. The American Cornhole Organization (ACO) has a group of dedicated members called “Lifetime Members” who have gotten ACO tattoos to show their love and commitment to the sport and the ACO community.

These Lifetime Members come from all walks of life – some are top ranked players, others are just passionate enthusiasts. Many cite the incredible camaraderie and family-like atmosphere of the ACO as their reason for getting inked.

Cornhole Fanatics Ink ACO Tattoos

Lifelong Fans are ACO players who really love cornhole. More than that, they are so excited about the ACO that they get a tattoo of it on their body.

Members for Life are people who really love playing the game of cornhole. They are so excited about the ACO (American Cornhole Organization) that they get tattoos of the ACO logo on their bodies.

BECOME A MEMBER FOR LIFE MEET THE NEXT 25 MEMBERS FOR LIFE

Meet ACO Members for Life

MEMBER FOR LIFE #001

Key	Value
Name	Teresa Gregory
Playing Cornhole Since	2012
ACO Member Since	2012
Highest Rank	3rd in Women’s, 2017
Hometown	Franklin, KY
About Me	I’m a very sensitive person and wear my heart on my sleeve, even though I come off as a total bitch.
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	I inked myself for my son, Austin Brandle, who made ACO Pro status. I put the ACO shield and his nickname on my foot as a dedication to him and our love of the sport.

MEMBER FOR LIFE #002

Key	Value
Name	William Howell
Nickname	Boom
Playing Cornhole Since	2011
ACO Member Since	2011
Role	ACO Commissioner
Highest Player Rank	#37
Hometown	Hemet, CA
One Fact About Me	I have a superhuman sense of smell!
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	When I commit, there’s no going back. If you are able to say that you are friend of mine, then you understand my loyalty. The ACO bug, to me, represents loyalty.

MEMBER FOR LIFE #003

Key	Value
Name	Max Geers
Playing Cornhole Since	2005
ACO Member Since	2005
Highest Player Rank	Unrankable
Hometown	Terrace Park, OH
One Fact About Me	I’m a country music singer. You can check my music out at maxgeers.com
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	I was at ACO Worlds in Vegas and my Dad’s birthday was that weekend. I didn’t want to just buy him a present, I wanted to surprise him with something he’d love. So I worked a plan out with his cornhole family. I’m proud of what he’s been able to do with cornhole and wanted to show how much he means to me.

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MEMBER FOR LIFE #004

Key	Value
Name	Aaron Kandler
Nickname	Bearded Ninja
Playing Cornhole Since	2018
ACO Member Since	2018
Highest Player Rank	#4
Hometown	Paw Paw, MI
One Fact About Me	I was a professional bull rider.
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	When I was at World’s, I was inspired by the camaraderie of the players and that’s when I realized ACO meant family. I believe in ACO and wanted to commit like family would.

MEMBER FOR LIFE #005

Key	Value
Name	Jeff Balstad
Playing Cornhole Since	2019
ACO Member Since	2019
Hometown	Gillette, WY
Occupation	I work in the oilfield industry as a lease operator.
Best Cornhole Moment	Winning my first co-ed tournament with my wife.
One Fact About Me	I’m an avid gardener. I also enjoy canning my own vegetables.
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	Go big or go home. After attending my first ACO tournament (North Platte) and meeting everyone there, I’ve been hooked ever since. Everyone was more than happy to answer any questions I had, and they also gave me plenty of tips on getting better. It definitely is a FAMILY!!!! And glad to be part of it!!!

MEMBER FOR LIFE #006

Key	Value
Name	Scott Kirksey
Nickname	Blacksmoke
Playing Cornhole Since	2018
ACO Member Since	2019
Hometown	Coahoma, Mississippi
Occupation	Carpenter at Taylor Made Carpentry
Best Cornhole Moment	Winning my first co-ed tournament with my wife.
One Fact About Me	I served just less than 11 years active duty in the U.S. Army. I was a diesel mechanic at Fort Hood, TX with 1/227 Aviation. I deployed 3 times to Iraq.
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	At my first regional (Tennessee) everyone there so friendly and welcomed me with open arms. They treated me just like family (even though I wasn’t very good). Everyone was willing to help me become a better player. Then at my first major (Owensboro), I witnessed the camaraderie between all the players, and that reminded me of my military family. The ACO is family and accepts everyone as family and I’m glad that I am a part of that family.

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MEMBER FOR LIFE #007

Key	Value
Name	David Vaughan
Nickname	Diesel Dave
Playing Cornhole Since	2018
ACO Member Since	2018
Role	ACO Certified Official
Hometown	Alligator, Mississippi
Occupation	Engine Shop Department Manager for an irrigation company
One Fact About Me	Served 9½ years in the U.S. Navy as a Diesel Technician, been working on diesel engines for 40 years (hence the tag name “Diesel Dave”)
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	I never thought that I would get a tattoo; they say that if you get inked, it should mean something to you. Well, I am very passionate about the sport of cornhole. Becoming a member of the ACO has given me the desire to pursue something that is very important to me. This organization, and the players, from day one have accepted me for who I am, (not the best player in the world…lol), but they made me feel like part of a family, and that is the ACO, Family!! So at 59 years old, those are the reasons why I got my tattoo. And heck, the perks aren’t bad either. Living life throwing 30 feet at a time!!!

MEMBER FOR LIFE #008

Key	Value
Name	Margaret Barrett
Nickname	#cornholepusher (because no matter where I go or who I meet, I always end up talking cornhole and recruiting others to play! Especially the women!)
Playing Cornhole Since	2017
ACO Member Since	2018
Hometown	Las Vegas, NV
Occupation	Registered Nurse
One Fact About Me	I’m an avid snowboarder and although I live in the desert, my favorite place to be is in remote snow covered mountains.
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	The Las Vegas Cornhole community was so gracious and welcoming from the moment I stepped onto their courts. This camaraderie continued when they presented the opportunity to play with the American Cornhole Organization. That experience not only rekindled my fire for competition but put me in the company of even more incredible people. People you can be fiercely competitive with on the court and still have amazing friendships with when the game is over – truly a win-win scenario. Thus, for me the ink is a simple reminder to appreciate those opportunities and people who cross your path, embrace the unknown and step out of your comfort zone – feel that adrenaline rush and even if don’t win in points, you win in life with the ACO family.

MEMBER FOR LIFE #009

Key	Value
Name	Stephanie Provost
Playing Cornhole Since	2014ish
ACO Member Since	2015
Hometown	Vegas Baby!
Occupation	Mom/Wife
One Fact About Me	I am a huge New Kids on the Block fan and see them everytime they come in concert (don’t judge me LOL)
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	I love playing cornhole, I get to be with my favorite people that I consider my family! Why not represent the best times of my life with the best people with a tattoo?

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MEMBER FOR LIFE #010

Key	Value
Name	Cody Rodgers, Sr
Nickname	Codis
Playing Cornhole Since	2016
ACO Member Since	2018
Hometown	Mayfield, KY
Occupation	Owner, RNSBOARDS
One Fact About Me	I Like Turtles
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	I got my tattoo because of my love for the game. Halfway through season 14 I asked Frank if I could use the oval as a tattoo. Then he told me of the lifetime membership. To me this was just a bonus.

MEMBER FOR LIFE #011

Key	Value
Name	Mark Spiegel
Nickname	Speegs
Playing Cornhole Since	2006
ACO Member Since	September 2007
Hometown	Las Vegas, NV
Occupation	Bank Manager
One Fact About Me	Long before Cornhole was my life, BMX was my life. When I used to race in 1991 I was #1 in New York state for my age & class.
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	I remember when ACO first came out to Vegas in early 2008 and I knew back then the ACO had something special going on and it was also right around that time that Las Vegas Cornhole was born. There’s three reasons why I decided to get my tattoo 1. Damon Cochran, Las Vegas’ ACO certified official and commissioner of the mountain west conference before he passed in 2018. He was the driving force for the ACO in Las Vegas and the reason I started competing in ACO. 2. I proposed to my wife at ACO Worlds in 2019. 3. ACO has been like family to me and a big part of my life. Later in on down the road when I look at that tattoo I’m going to think of all the great people I’ve met over the years and the ACO is a big part of that.

MEMBER FOR LIFE #012

Key	Value
Name	Johnny Box
Nickname	Box
Playing Cornhole Since	2018
ACO Member Since	September 2018
Hometown	Amory, MS
Occupation	Maintenance
One Fact About Me	I used to travel all over country playing in pro billiard tournaments.
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	Well… why does anyone get a tattoo? Some people mark themselves for life to remind them of past family members or ancient sayings or religious scriptures or names of their current family/love interest. I got mine because of what it stands for “Family” Frank and everyone in the ACO has made me and my family feel like are family from the first event I ever went to. I designed my own tattoo to show who I am on the inside not just what you can see on the outside.

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MEMBER FOR LIFE #013

Key	Value
Name	Michael “Fin” Walter
Nickname	Fin
Playing Cornhole Since	Remains to be seen
ACO Member Since	2009
Hometown	Louisville, KY
Occupation	Loudmouth | Alchemist | Dot Connector | Do-er Of Things | Artist
One Fact About Me	I am adopted
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	Dedication to the Spirit of the ACO

MEMBER FOR LIFE #014

Key	Value
Name	Tyler Robertson
Playing Cornhole Since	2018
ACO Member Since	2020
Hometown	Cleveland, AL
Occupation	US Army
One Fact About Me	Yes, Jaxson Garrison used to be my stepson but he still calls me Daddy.
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	For one, I like tattoos, ACO family is awesome, and a bonus – free membership and jersey!

MEMBER FOR LIFE #015

Key	Value
Name	Shawn Preece
Playing Cornhole Since	2015
ACO Member Since	September 2017
Hometown	Columbus, OH
Occupation	Plumbing
One Fact About Me	I have only had 1 broken bone
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	I got my tattoo because this is my first year traveling and throwing the whole season for my first time and making Pro at that! Seeing how the American Cornhole organization, the new people you meet at these tournaments everyone treats another as family. With me helping Frank out a few tournaments really opened my eyes a tattoo is to show I throw in the ACO and I am very proud to be part of the ACO Family

MEMBER FOR LIFE #016

Key	Value
Name	Robin Smith
Nickname	Red
Playing Cornhole Since	2018
ACO Member Since	2018
Hometown	Benton, KY
Occupation	Health Care Receptionist
One Fact About Me	Well, if you find something, let me know cause I’m an open book
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	It symbolizes my love for such a huge extended family ACO has given me.

MEMBER FOR LIFE #017

Key	Value
Name	Dave Provost
Nickname	Pooky
Playing Cornhole Since	2013
ACO Member Since	2014
Hometown	Lake Arrowhead, CA
Occupation	Owner, Tiewire Electric
One Fact About Me	I was born with 6 fingers on one hand
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	To show love and support to the ACO!

MEMBER FOR LIFE #018

Key	Value
Name	Shane Cantrell
Nickname	Slo Ryd
Playing Cornhole Since	2015
ACO Member Since	2017
Hometown	Shiloh, NC
Occupation	Construction
One Fact About Me	I am a member of the CCIB Motorcycle Club for going on 6 years, I dragged raced Harley’s and am a multiple time champion – that is how I got my nickname “Slo Ryd”
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	Because since I started playing with the ACO, I have met and am still meeting some of the best friends/family. It has been part of my life now for 3 seasons and a lot more to go. I love the sport and I felt like a Lifetime Member is where I needed to be!!

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MEMBER FOR LIFE #019

Key	Value
Name	Tim Burnett
Nickname	TADOW
Playing Cornhole Since	2018
ACO Member Since	2018
Hometown	Fresno, CA
Occupation	Owner of a pest control company
One Fact About Me	I’ve been competing in professional archery for 20 years
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	I believe in the ACO

MEMBER FOR LIFE #020

Key	Value
Name	Jack Daloian
Info	(coming soon)

MEMBER FOR LIFE #021

Key	Value
Name	Nick Rosenberger
Playing Cornhole Since	2011
ACO Member Since	September 2015
Hometown	Las Vegas
Occupation	Construction Manager
One Fact About Me	I’m the short one in my family
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	I got my tattoo because what the ACO and the Logo stands for. Family, Friends, and Good Times

MEMBER FOR LIFE #022

Key	Value
Name	Jarrett Mull
Info	(coming soon)

MEMBER FOR LIFE #023

Key	Value
Name	Jack Stevens
Nickname	Jack
Playing Cornhole Since	2014
ACO Member Since	2014
Hometown	Falls Church, VA (just outside of Washington DC)
Occupation	Retired
One Fact About Me	I was an Industrial Arts Teacher (shop) for 5 years
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	I love the ACO and everything it stands for, plus I spend so much of my time working for and playing the ACO; I figured I might as well become a Lifetime Member

MEMBER FOR LIFE #024

Key	Value
Name	Tracey McMichen
Nickname	Tracy “Bitchen” McMichen
Playing Cornhole Since	2005
ACO Member Since	2016
Hometown	Louisville
Occupation	Warehouse, Wife, Mother, Mimi, Babysitter, Housekeeper and finally a Class Act Shopper
One Fact About Me	I quit throwing cornhole for 6 years and found my way back to the game
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	I got my tattoo because of the love I have for the game and the ACO family

MEMBER FOR LIFE #025

Key	Value
Name	Robert McMichen
Nickname	PawPaw
Playing Cornhole Since	2000
ACO Member Since	2005
Hometown	Louisville
Occupation	Retired
One Fact About Me	I’m very protective of family and friends
Why I Got ACO Tattoo	For the love of the game

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