2019 PRCA Media Guide - Specialty Acts

Randee Munns PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1971. ACTS AND STUNTS: Frisbees, T-shirt cannon. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, bullfight barrelman, 1994-95, 1997; RAM Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo specialty act, 2004, chute boss, barrelman or bullfighter 24 other years. RESIDENCE: Garland, Utah. BORN: Sept. 15, 1949. OTHER OCCUPATION: welding inspector, welding teacher. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: heli-skiing; breaking and training mules and horses. Carmine “Cooper” Nastri with Carmine B. Nastri PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2013. ACTS AND STUNTS: trick roping. ACHIEVEMENTS: Painted Pony Championship Rodeo (Lake Luzerne, N.Y.), 2013-14; Cowtown Rodeo (Woodstown-Pilesgrove, N.J.), 2013-14; Sussex (N.J.) Christian School Pro Rodeo, 2013-14; Gerry (N.Y.) Firemen’s Rodeo, 2014; Washington County Fair Pro Rodeo (Greenwich, N.Y.), 2014; Goshen (Conn.) Stampede, 2014. RESIDENCE: Ballston Spa, N.Y. BORN: July 11, 2000. FAMILY: father, Carmine, PRCA team roper and tie- down roper; mother, Sheri; grandfather, Dusty Cleveland, PRCA announcer. Melissa Navarre PRCAMEMBERSHIP: 2017. RESIDENCE: Weatherford, Okla. BORN: April 22, 1977. Lindy Nealey PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2013. ACHIEVEMENTS: Stephenville OpenWomen’s Trick Riding Champion; Contract Act Showcase Champion. RESIDENCE: Roanoke, Ind. FAMILY: husband, Nic Lica. COLLEGE: University of Illinois. BORN: May 2, 1991. OTHER OCCUPATION: Agricultural Research. Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls Jennifer Welch Nicholson NFR : 1985-89, 1996. PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 1990. ACTS AND STUNTS : all-female group performing choreographed trick roping, trick riding, Roman riding. ANIMALS : Apollo, Seven, Remington, American Quarter Horses; Ciscos Kids Chex, paint horses; Shilo, Appaloosa. ACHIEVEMENTS : nominated for PRCA Specialty Act (Dress) of the year, 2011, 2013, 2015- 16; performed for Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee, 2012; RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo; California Rodeo Salinas, 2010; RAM City Roundup, 2008, 2011; Days of ‘76 (Deadwood, S.D.), 2008, 2011; Red Bluff (Calif.) Roundup, 2010; Rose Parade, 2000-04; Cavalia, 2005; NFL Super Bowl Party; Monday Night Football halftime show; NBA All-Star Game; American Cowboy Culture Award, 2010; appearances in national commercials and videos. RESIDENCE : Three Rivers, Calif. BORN : April 10, 1963. FAMILY : husband, Chad Nicholson, PRCA rodeo announcer. OTHER OCCUPATIONS : Western performance arts clinician; motivational speaker; trick riding trainer for Cavalia International. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: Rotary International, international charities, motivational speaking. WEBSITE : www.RRCowboyGirls.com. One Arm Bandit & Co. John, Mandy and Lynn Payne NFR : 1994-95. PRCAMEMBERSHIP: 1988. ACTS AND STUNTS: rounding up wild buffalo, horses, longhorns on top of trailer. ANIMALS: two buffalo, mules, horses, dogs. ACHIEVEMENTS: Calgary (Alberta) Stampede, RodeoHouston; Reno (Nev.) Rodeo;

Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2008, 2017; World’s Oldest Rodeo (Prescott, Ariz.), 2015; Wrangler Champions Challenge (Spanish Fork, Utah), 2015; California Rodeo Salinas, 2011; Sandhills Stock Show (Odessa, Texas), 2012-13; Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show & Rodeo, 2009; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo specialty act, 2006; Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championships (Dallas), 2008; RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2014; RAM Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo (Heber City, Utah), 2013; RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1998, 2005; RAM Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1994, 1996, 2000-01; RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1997-2003, 2007, 2015; RAM Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2004; PRCA Comedy Act of the Year nominee, 2002, 2005, 2014-18; Clown of the Year nominee, 2016; Coors Man in the Can nominee, 2007-09. RESIDENCE: Fairview, Mo. BORN: Dec. 29, 1961. FAMILY: wife, Janice; daughters, Mandy, Cassie. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: gospel music, grandkids, comedy. WEBSITE : www.GizmoMcCracken.com. Trent McFarland PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2013. ACTS AND STUNTS: Wrangler “Taxi” Roadster, Cowboy Wambulance, Talladega Nights Race Car, trick roping. ANIMALS: Barthal-the-Mule, Stinky the Skunk. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2016; Okeechobee (Fla.) Cattlemen’s PRCA Rodeo, 2014- 16; Citrus Stampede Rode (Inverness, Fla.), 2015-16; Southeastern Pro Rodeo (Ocala, Fla.), 2014, 2016; Davie (Fla.) Pro Rodeo, 2014, 2016; Brighton Field Day (Okeechobee, Fla.), 2016; Ocala (Fla.) Shrine Rodeo, 2016; Licking (Mo.) PRCA Rodeo, 2016; Homestead (Fla.) PRCA Rodeo, 2016; Fort Myers (Fla.) Pro Rodeo, 2016; Wahoo (Neb.) Saddle Club PRCA Rodeo, 2016; Cattlemen Days Rodeo (Ashland, Mo.), 2016; Jasper (Texas) Lions Rodeo, 2015; Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo, 2015; Benton (Pa.) Rodeo, 2015; Seven Clans PRCA Rodeo (Cherokee, N.C.), 2014. RESIDENCE: Hope Hull, Ala. BORN: Nov. 26, 1980. FAMILY: wife, Wendy; sons, Cody and Ryder; father, Sid, PRCA Gold Card barrelman. COLLEGE: associate degree, nursing; additional certifications in operating room specialties. OTHER OCCUPATION: operating room registered nurse. WEBSITE: www. trentmcfarland.com. Gene “Who” McLaughlin PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1976, Gold Card. RESIDENCE: RESIDENCE : Learned, Miss. BORN : Oct. 27, 1995. COLLEGE : bachelor’s degree in agricultural business from Mississippi State University. WEBSITE : www. MissRodeoAmerica.com. Matt Merritt PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2013. RESIDENCE: Olin, N.C. BORN: Jan. 26, 1982. Ginger Mertens PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2016. RESIDENCE: Hortinville, Wis. BORN: June 24, 1986. Moorpark, Calif. BORN: Sept. 25, 1929. Miss Rodeo America Taylor McNair

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2019 PRCA MEDIA GUIDE

SPECIALTY ACTS