Meet the FOUNDERS.
We are Dakota and Abhi, full time van lifers and adventure enthusiasts, turned full time van builders. After a year of full time travel living in our own custom van, we decided to turn our passion for the lifestyle into support for the van life community. Together, we co-own Bison Vans and pride ourselves on building functional, beautiful van conversions that facilitate sustainable, long-term adventure.
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Dakota has a fiery passion for the outdoors and alternative living. Her years of living abroad have seeded a deep wonder for travel, which has driven her to get others out exploring. Her background in design and rigorous attention to detail has rendered the beautiful and functional vans you see here at Bison Vans. She is extremely driven and meticulous, which keeps the team motivated and the work flow organized. Dakota loves working closely with clients throughout each step of the build, ensuring peoples visions come to life. At Bison Vans, Dakota’s favorite work includes designing new layouts, sourcing exceptional materials, building cabinetry, and collaborating with clients. When she’s off the clock, you’ll find her writing music, summiting a mountain, or launching herself off of one with her paraglider.
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Abhi has a curious and analytical mind, forever keen to learn a new skill and explore anything outdoors. His attention to detail, paired with his degree in sustainable manufacturing, make for a crushing combo here at Bison Vans. His wide breadth of knowledge ranges from powerful off-grid systems to detailed finish work and everything in between, resulting in the ultimate adventure vehicles that come out of our shop. Abhi is always looking to stretch the boundaries of his brain, and excited for a new challenge. His favorite projects at Bison Vans are designing the electrical systems and installing robust exterior upgrades that will get you off-road. When he’s not in the shop, you’ll find him teaching himself a new skill, backpacking or immersing himself in anything and everything related to paragliding.