Michelle Grimes

Meet Michelle Grimes, aka The Shield Maiden — a real-world shield maiden in every sense of the word. Historically, shield maidens were fierce women of the North: protectors, warriors, and leaders who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the strongest in battle. They weren’t symbols. They were participants. That spirit is exactly why Michelle named her Jeep Shield Maiden—a rig built not just to look tough, but to stand guard, push forward, and never back down.

By day, Michelle is a nurse in Eugene, Oregon—literally protecting lives with calm precision under pressure. By trail time, she’s channeling that same mindset behind the wheel. Raised in Arizona and now conquering Pacific Northwest terrain, she drives with purpose, not ego. Every line is intentional. Every modification earns its place.

When it comes to tires, Michelle trusts Interco Tire Corporation and runs the Interco IROK line for one reason: reliability when it counts. The IROK delivers aggressive, predictable traction and sidewall strength worthy of a rig named Shield Maiden—built to take hits, keep moving, and protect its driver no matter how ugly the terrain gets.

Michelle doesn’t just wear the name Shield Maiden—she embodies it. Protector by profession. Warrior by nature. Interco faithful by choice.