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Fair (Douglas), 2014; Wrangler Champions Challenge (Kissimmee, Fla.), 2014; Shawnee on the Mountain PRCA Rodeo (Shawnee on Delaware, Pa.), 2008-12; Gerry (N.Y.) Volunteer Fire Department Rodeo, 2008- 10; Cherokee (Iowa) Chamber PRCA Rodeo, 2009-10; St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo (Glenwood City, Wis.), 2008-10; Mesquite (Texas) Championship Rodeo, 2009; Walt Garrison Award from National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, 2008; three-time College National Finals Rodeo qualifier; College National Finals Rodeo announcer, 2014-17; Rooftop Rodeo 2015-17; Caldwell Night Rodeo, 2017; Western Stampede, 2014-17; PRCA Awards Banquet, 2017; Junior National Finals Rodeo, 2017. RESIDENCE: Ocala, Fla. BORN: Oct. 12, 1986. FAMILY: wife, Lauren; son, Welles; daughter, Rory. COLLEGE : Troy (Ala.) University, bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism, 2009. OTHER OCCUPATION : horse feed sales. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: roping, farming, ranching. WEBSITE: www. acrossrodeo.com. Barney Sheridan PRCAMEMBERSHIP: 2005. ACHIEVEMENTS : Augusta (Mont.) American Legion Rodeo, 2013-16; Energy Town ProRodeo (Gillette, Wyo.), 2007-13; Marias River Stampede (Shelby, Mont.), 2008-16; Dawson County Fair and Rodeo (Glendive, Mont.), 2007-16; Bowman (N.D.) County Pro Rodeo, 2008-16; Killdeer (N.D.) Mountain Roundup, 2015-16; Bearpaw Roundup PRCA Rodeo (Chinook, Mont.), 2014-16; Northeast Montana Fair and Rodeo (Glasgow), 2016; McCone County Fair PRCA Rodeo (Circle, Mont.), 2010-16; Montana’s BiggestWeekend Rodeo (Dillon), 2015-16; C.M. Russell Stampede (Stanford, Mont.), 2008-16; EasternMontana Fair and Rodeo (Miles City); Great Northern Stampede (Havre, Mont.); Big Sky National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Regional Finals, 2000-13; Montana High School Finals, twice. RESIDENCE: Arlee, Mont. BORN: May 1, 1962. FAMILY: wife, Tara; daughter, Nikki; son, Cody. OTHEROCCUPATIONS: radiomorning showhost, rancher. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: horses, hunting, fishing. John Shipley NFSR: 1994. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1987, Gold Card. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1996; RAMMountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1989, 1992, 1994-95, 2004; RAM Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1996-97; RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2000-03; RAM Mountain States Steer Roping Circuit Finals, 2011; Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series, 1989-2016; Greeley (Colo.) Independence Stampede, 1992-2008; Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days; Pendleton (Ore.) Round-Up; president, Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series. RESIDENCE: Steamboat Springs, Colo. BORN: April 28, 1954. FAMILY: wife, Barbara; son, Lane. COLLEGE: University of Kansas (Lawrence), bachelor’s degree in personnel administration. OTHER OCCUPATION: manager of resort-area condominiums. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: playing hockey, NASCAR racing, circuses. Kyle Shobe PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2003. ACHIEVEMENTS: Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days, 2007-16; Montana Circuit Finals Steer Roping (Silesia), 2012-13; Richland County Fair and Rodeo (Sidney, Mont.), 2014, 2016; Roughrider Days Rodeo (Dickinson, N.D.), 2004-14; Killdeer (N.D.) Mountain Roundup, 2008-14; Dillon

(Mont.) Jaycees’Rodeo, 2007-14; Choteau County Fair PRCA Rodeo (Fort Benton, Mont.), 2007-09, 2011-13; Bear Paw Roundup (Chinook, Mont.), 2012-13; World Livestock Auctioneer champion, 2010. RESIDENCE: Lewistown, Mont. BORN: Oct. 1, 1982. FAMILY: wife, Jodie; son, McKay; daughters, Hadlee, Tessa and Millie. COLLEGE: University of Wyoming (Laramie), bachelor’s degree in agricultural business, minor in music. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: auctioneer, real estate agent. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: traveling with his country band. WEBSITE: www.KyleShobe.com. Greg Simas PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM National Finals Circuit Rodeo, 2012-13; RAM First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2007-15; RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2016; Wrangler NFR welcome reception emcee, 2013; ProRodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony emcee, 2014; Xtreme Bulls (Oklahoma City, Okla.), 2011-16; All-Florida Championship Rodeo (Arcadia), 2014-16; YMBL Championship Rodeo (Beaumont, Texas), 2014-16; Wrangler Champions Challenge (Kissimmee, Fla.), 2015-16; Spanish Fork (Utah) Fiesta Days, 2016; ABC ProRodeo (Lubbock, Texas), 2016; Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo (Bonifay), 2016; Silver Spurs Rodeos (Kissimmee, Fla.), 2016; Douglas County Fair & Rodeo (Castle Rock, Colo.), 2009-14; Adirondack Stampede Charity Rodeo (Glens Falls, N.Y.), 2006-15; Crosstie PRCA Rodeo (Hinton, Okla.), 2010-15; National High School Finals Rodeo, 2006-08; WPRA Announcer of the Year, 2014. OTHER OCCUPATION: U.S. Marine Corps veteran. RESIDENCE: Danville, Pa. BORN: Feb. 4, 1973. FAMILY: wife, Jen; sons, Tyler, Riley, Kaden. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: wife’s barrel horses, golf, hunting. WEBSITE: www. gregsimas.com. Jared Slagle PRCAMEMBERSHIP: 2014. ACHIEVEMENTS: Wichita Falls (Texas) PRCA Rodeo, 2015-16; Woodlake (Calif.) Lions Rodeo, 2016; Raton (N.M.) PRCA Rodeo, 2016; Cheyenne County Fair & Rodeo (Cheyenne Wells, Colo.), 2016; Richland County Fair and Rodeo (Sidney, Mont.), 2015; Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals. RESIDENCE: Callaway, Neb. BORN: March 20, 1981. COLLEGE: Chadron (Neb.) State College, bachelor’s degree in range science; Northeast Community College (Norfolk, Neb.), associate degree in agriculture business. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: music director, rancher, rodeo promotions. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: Husker football, playing guitar, singing. WEBSITE: NFR: bullfighter, 1983, 1987, 1989-91, 2000; alternate, 1980, 1981, 1986, 1995. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: bullfighter, 1978; announcer, 2007; Gold Card. ACHIEVEMENTS: ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee, 2006; Wrangler Bullfight Tour world champion, 1983, 1985-86, 1994, co-champion, 1988; Wrangler Pairs Bullfighting champion (with Jimmy Anderson); Canadian Finals Rodeo, 1980; media coverage includes: Stroh’s Circle of Champions, 1985; Hot Streak, 1984; PM Magazine, 1980. RESIDENCE: Merkel, Texas. BORN: Sept. 11, 1959. FAMILY: wife, Carla; daughters, Josie, www.jaredslagle.com. Rob Smets

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