Team MAO
Owner
Benji Ward
Benji has a passion for the outdoors and camping with friends and family. He always wanted to start an off road shop. Midwest Adventure Outfitters was launched as an overland retailer in November 2024. April 2025, Patrick joined MAO and together, they built Missouri's go to off road and overland shop.
Lead Tech
Patrick Kissman
Patrick is no stranger to the off road and toyota community. His passion for vehicles started at a young age when he started working on small engines and quickly became the local go to for residents in the area. As he got older, he purchased a toyota and you could say the rest is history. His mechanical talent and know how will assure you, he's the right one for the job! He has a background working as a tech for Chevrolet and working at an industrial machine shop in Kansas City. He started working at MAO April 2025.
Marketing & Sales Director
Brock Ware
Brock, has background in marketing and photography. Recently appointed marketing and sales director at MAO. He is the one making all the cool videos and promotional material. He enjoys working on 4 wheelers, photography and occasionally doom scrolling.
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