2020 Media Guide - Announcers

Rodeo veteran Bob Tallman was named PRCA Announcer of the Year for the 10th year in 2019.

PRCA ProRodeo photo by Steve Gray

ANNOUNCERS

2019 Wrangler NFR Announcers

Randy Corley Randy Corley was delighted to go to Las Vegas for the 2019 Wrangler NFR, his 19th time to announce the season’s culminating event in the Thomas &Mack Center. Corley, who was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 2017, has been named PRCA Announcer of the Year 12 times – more than anyone else – between 1984 and 2005, then again in 2011 and 2015. He works rodeos from tiny Hill City, Kan., to giant San Antonio. He has announced in Caldwell, Idaho, every year since 1982 and at Puyallup and Kitsap County, Wash., since 1983. In 2005, he and Amanda became the first father-daughter tandem to work the NFR – as announcer and timer. Originally a bareback riding and bull riding contestant, Corley startedmaking radio commercials, then went to broadcasting school with the idea of becoming a rodeo announcer. Former long-time PRCA

announcer Hadley Barrett heard him in North Platte, Neb., and invited him to apply for his first card with the PRCA, which he did in 1980. Randy and his wife, Michelle – the daughter of his mentor, Barrett, who passed away in 2017 – live in Silverdale, Wash., and enjoy spending time going to and from rodeos they are working and visiting their adult children: Amanda, Kassi, Cole and Brittney. Lately, says Corley, the Bible has become his favorite book to read.“I’ve learned that I can talk to God any time of day, and I don’t even need a microphone.” Wayne Brooks Veteran PRCA announcer Wayne Brooks has worked the Wrangler NFR nine times in 19 years, but he says it’s a similar experience each time.

“It’s exciting, it’s nerve-wracking, it’s exhausting,” he said. “It’s everything you expect at an event of that magnitude, with that number of people in the audience, that caliber of contestants, and that much money involved. That’s a pretty stout recipe there, whether it’s your first time or your 20th.”And yes, even veteran announcers like Brooks, have to put in some extra preparation for the Wrangler NFR.“The three of us start getting on the phone a month ahead of time, swapping livestock and cowboy information,”he recalled.“We talk about where we’re going to go with certainmatch-ups. One of us might talk about howmany gold buckles a certain cowboy has, the next guy might talk about his earnings

history, the next might mention that he’s a nice guy with a great family. “That’s one of the most Western crowds that we’re in front of, all year,”he noted.“You really work to not be wrong about any information. It’s not just a thrill – it’s the crown jewel of our industry.” Andy Stewart

Andy Stewart has done his share of announcing since joining the PRCA in 1996. But nothing compared to making his debut at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in 2019. “It was an amazing experience,” said Stewart, 49. “The first five performances were a blur, being very busy and getting into the routine. It was everything that I hoped for. My colleagues Randy (Corley) and Wayne (Brooks) were super helpful. They let me know how the machine operated and I had the time of my life.”Stewart, who has been nominated for PRCA Announcer of theYear multiple times, didn’t battle nerves before Round 1 at theThomas &Mack Center. “I can honestly say I was not nervous, but I was very anxious, if that makes sense,” he said. “I was ready to talk on that microphone in the Thomas & Mack. What I enjoyed the most was working with so many other professionals, and I’m not talking about just the announcers. It was an amazing experience to be

around so may professionals. It was very impressive.”Prior to getting to work theWrangler NFR, Stewart’s biggest assignment was announcing at the 2006 RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Pocatello, Idaho. “Everybody who is in this business, whether you’re a competitor, performer or contract personnel, everybody wants to get to the NFR, that’s the ultimate goal,” he said. “That was my goal, to get there, and it was very humbling to know that I was thought enough of and have the ability to handle the responsibility that goes along with the National Finals Rodeo. Everybody wants to be there, and it is a gamechanger, it really is.” Stewart lives in Collinston, La. He and his wife Shelley have a son Kash, 26, and daughter Shaye, 24. Stewart said he would love nothing more to get to announce another Wrangler NFR. “To feel that electricity in that building, it’s like a drug,” he said. “I get it now why the cowboys want to get there. I know it is about the money and the world titles, but to be in that building and feel that electricity is like none other. It’s phenomenal.”

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Charlie Throckmorton In2019, CharlieThrockmorton announced at his 20th andfinal ClemMcSpadden National Finals Steer Roping. A 33-year member of the PRCA, he announced a record-19 consecutive times, calling the action on several thousand runs in steer roping.Throckmorton is considered as a repository of rodeo history and knowledge, even among his fellowGold Cardmembers. Over time,Throckmorton has witnessed just about every record set at the NFSR, such as most money won, fastest times in the arena and best average. He has seen first-hand historic title races such as the 1990 race when Phil Lyne won the world title and in 2005 – the tightest race in ProRodeo history – when Scott Snedecor won the world championship by a $1.67. Throckmorton remembers,“You could hear a pin drop in that 10th round, and everyone was standing.” Throughout award ceremonies over the years, he presented Trevor Brazile, Rocky Patterson and Scott Snedecor their first steer roping gold buckles and presented Guy Allen his 17th world title after he broke Jim Shoulders’record of 16. Those four champions presented Throckmorton a painting during the NFSR to commemorate his retirement from the NFSR. “Rest assured, I’m not retiring from rodeo, just the NFSR,” Throckmorton said. “Twenty times there was enough and it’s been one hell of a ride. Someone else will invariably break my record, that’s what records are for.” 2019 Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping Announcers

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Jody Carper For the second consecutive year, PRCA announcer Jody Carper took the mic next to Throckmorton for the fifth time in 2019 (he also announced at the Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping in 2008, 2014-15, 2018). “It’s a very good event and I’m happy to be a part of it,”Carper said.“When you combine the Top 15 in the world at a great facility and with a great crowd, it has to be a dynamic that’s exciting a fun.”

Carper joined the PRCA in 1997 and also has experience as a PRCA contestant. Before he held his card as an announcer, he competed in calf roping for several years. During his spring run, he met his future wife Kelli. In 2003, he wrapped up his tie-down roping career with a California Circuit Finals qualification and then shifted his focus to obtaining a PRCA announcer card. Jody and Kelli have been married since 2005 and reside in Jamul, Calif. Jody announces full-time at rodeos throughout the U.S. and Canada. The 47-year-old said entertaining the crowd is his favorite aspect of his job. “I want to see them smile, laugh and have a good time,” he said. “I like to engage the audience with different surveys and ask them different questions. When they loosen up and have fun, I have fun.”

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PRCA Announcers

PRCA announcers deliver commentary throughout the rodeo to acquaint the audience with the contestants and educate fans about competition rules. The announcers’ enthusiastic play-by-play and wealth of insider information connect the fans to the exciting sport they came to watch. This chapter provides information about members who were insured and qualified PRCA announcers as of March 23, 2020.

Derek Barton PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2001, Gold Card.

Circuit Finals Rodeo (Kansas City, Mo.), 2007-09; RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo (Norco, Calif.), 2003-04; Helotes (Texas) PRCA Rodeo, 2001-15; Strawberry Days Rodeo (Pleasant Grove, Utah), 2008-15; Moses Lake (Wash.) Roundup, 2012-15; Kitsap County Fair & Rodeo (Bremerton, Wash.), 2013-15; Twin Falls County Fair & Rodeo (Filer, Idaho), 2013-15; Lewiston (Idaho) Roundup, 2012-15; Rodeo Austin (Austin, Texas), 2011- 15; Helldorado Days (Las Vegas, Nev.), 2014-15; Bennington (Kan.) PRCA Rodeo, 2015; Gladewater (Texas) Roundup Rodeo, 2012-15. FAMILY: wife, Jackie; son, Marshall; daughters, Marina and Whitney. COLLEGE: military service and law enforcement training. OTHER OCCUPATION: PRCA music director; audio/video/scoreboard production company; veteran, Texas Army National Guard. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: motorcycle riding, traveling, Patriot Guard Riders. RESIDENCE: Las Vegas, Nev. BORN: April 10, 1961. WEBSITE: www. HiDefRodeo.com. Benje Bendele PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1995. ACHIEVEMENTS: music director, Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, 2001-19; San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo music director, 2001-16; served on PRCA Board of Directors, 2010-16, and on the contract personnel executive council,1999-2016; RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo music director, 1999-2008, 2015-16; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo music director, 1999-2007, 2014-16; RAM First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo announcer, 2003; music director for Caldwell (Idaho) Night Rodeo 2009-16; Snake River Stampede (Nampa, Idaho), 2004-16; San Angelo (Texas) Stock Show and Rodeo, 2005-11; Heartland and All American ProRodeo Finals, Waco, Texas, 2009-16; West of the Pecos Rodeo (Pecos, Texas), announcer, 2000-08, music director, 2009-16; Rodeo Corpus Christi (Texas), 2005-16; Buffalo Bill Rodeo (North Platte, Neb.), 2008-16; Nebraska’s Big Rodeo (Burwell), 2009-16; Dodge City (Kan.) Roundup Rodeo, 2002-16; Farm-City Pro Rodeo (Hermiston, Ore.), 2002-16; Dayton (Iowa) Championship Rodeo, 2007-16; Tri-State Rodeo (Fort Madison, Iowa), 2002- 16. RESIDENCE: Dublin, Texas. BORN: Nov. 19, 1967. FAMILY: wife, Cissy; son, Baylor; daughters, Sommer Stone and Brenam Kellam; grandson, Tilden Stone. COLLEGE: Southwest Texas Junior College (Uvalde), Gregg Auction School. OTHER OCCUPATION: sound, music and lighting production company.

ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Media Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism for“Talk Rodeo,”2010; NFR Media Room 2006-2020, Mountain States Circuit Finals Steer Roping Announcer 2009-2012/ Music Director 2011-2016; National Circuit Finals Steer Roping (Torrington, Wyo.), Music Director, 2010- 17; voice-over for National Little Britches Finals Rodeo TV Show on RFD-TV 2016-2020; Sound and Music Director“Comedy Rodeo Style with Gizmo McCracken and Doug Mathis”during Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 2016-2020; Broadcaster of 2008 Wrangler NFR/Pro Rodeo Live (internet and radio); Thermopolis (Wyo.) Cowboy Rendezvous PRCA Rodeo 2009-2020; XIT Rodeo and Reunion (Dalhart, Texas), 2016-2020; Heart of the North Rodeo (Spooner, Wis.)2018-19; Wapello (Wis.) PRCA Rodeo, 2019-2020; Kit Carson County PRCA Rodeo (Burlington, Colo.), 2010-2020; RAM Mountain States Circuit Finals Steer Roping, announcer-2009-12, Music Director, 2011-16; (Perry) Georgia National Stock Show and PRCA Rodeo, Music Director 2017- 19, Steamboat Springs (Colo.) PRCA Rodeo Series, Music Director 2019-2020; 4th Annual Riding’ and Riggin’Days (Craig, Colo.), 2018-19; Wyoming State Fair PRCA Rodeo, 2010-19; A Tribute to the Great American Cowboy PRCA Rodeo (Casper, Wyo.), 2010-18; NWC College Rodeo (Cody, Wyo.) 2013-18; College National Finals Rodeo Slack, 2008- 15; Johnson County Sheriff’s Posse PRCA Rodeo (Cleburne, Texas), 2014-15; Logan County Fair & Rodeo (Sterling, Colo.), 2010-12; Deke Latham Memorial Rodeo (Kaycee, Wyo.), 1995-2008; National Little Britches Finals Rodeo, 2016-18; North Dakota High School Finals Rodeo, 2016-17; South Dakota High School Finals Rodeo, 2016-19. RESIDENCE: Goodwell, Okla. BORN: Sept. 26, 1964. FAMILY: daughters, Ciji and Cassidi; three grandsons and two granddaughters. COLLEGE : Sheridan (Wyo.) College. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: owner of radio/ Internet show“Talk Rodeo”; Voice of the Aggies for Oklahoma Panhandle State University Athletics; PRCA music director; voice-over emcee and TV-radio host. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: Steer roping, singing and writing music and playing the drums. WEBSITE: www.talkrodeo.org. Brandon Bates PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. RESIDENCE: Winslow, Ariz. BORN: May 10, 1982. Ben Benavides PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2008. ACHIEVEMENTS: music and/or video production at RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo (Park City, Kan.), 2010; RAM Prairie

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ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: lighting effects and sound quality.

’47 Rodeo (Salt Lake City, Utah); radio broadcast announcer for Pendleton (Ore.) Round-Up, 1992- 2012, 2016; Pendleton Round-Up Hall of Fame banquet emcee, 2015; Northwest Intercollegiate Rodeo Finals, 2016-17; College National Finals Rodeo Rawhide Coaches breakfast, speaker, 2016; College National Finals Rodeo qualifier, 1992, 1994; Oregon high school rodeo champion, saddle bronc riding, 1991. RESIDENCE: Pendleton, Ore. BORN: Dec. 21, 1973. FAMILY: wife, Mandi; daughter, Parker; son, Crae. COLLEGE: Eastern Oregon University (Le Grand), Walla Walla (Wash.) Community College; Blue Mountain Community College (Pendleton, Ore.). OTHER OCCUPATIONS: high school agriculture instructor; raising bucking horses and roping cattle; former Oregon Agriscience Teacher of the Year. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: bronze sculpting, family, Broken Horn Ranch Ministries. WEBSITE: www.martycampbell. net. Vic Carman PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1976. RESIDENCE: Sun City, Ariz. BORN: Sept. 12, 1941. Jody Carper NFSR: 2008, 2014-15, 2018-19. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo announcer, 2010-11; Lyden (Wash.) PRCA Rodeo, 2017; Norco (Calif.) Mounted Posse PRCA Rodeo, 2017; PRCA Championship Rodeo (Little Rock, Ariz.) 2017; Chief Joseph Days Rodeo (Joseph, Ore.), 2010- 16; St. Paul (Ore.) Rodeo, 2008-09, 2012-13; Oakdale (Calif.) Rodeo, 2014-16; Ute Mountain Roundup (Cortez, Colo.), 2010-16; Mother Lode Round-Up (Sonora, Calif.), 2012-16; Richland County Fair and Rodeo (Sidney, Mont.), 2012-16; Roughrider PRCA Rodeo (Dickinson, N.D.), 2015-16; Lake County Roundup (Lakeview, Ore.), 2014-16; Riverdale (Calif.) PRCA Rodeo, 2007-16; Folsom (Calif.) PRCA Rodeo, 2016; Cowtown Rodeo (Woodstown, N.J.), 2016; Mesquite (Texas) Championship Rodeo, 2010-14; RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo qualifier, tie- down roping. RESIDENCE: Jamul, Calif. BORN: Feb. 14, 1973. FAMILY: wife, Kelli. COLLEGE: Howard College (Big Spring, Texas), associate degree in science. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: college basketball official for 20 years. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: roping, golf and basketball. WEBSITE: www. jodycarper.com. Dale Christensen PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. RESIDENCE: Kadoka, S.D. BORN: May 19, 1966. Ben Clements PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2002. ACHIEVEMENTS: Lea County Fair and Rodeo (Lovington, N.M.); High Plains Junior Rodeo Finals. RESIDENCE: Stephenville, Texas. BORN: May 27, 1976. FAMILY: wife, Jodi; daughters, TyAnn and Ryon Rose. COLLEGE: Howard College (Big Spring, Texas), University of Texas of the Permian Basin (Odessa), bachelor’s degrees in mass communications and

Marvin Blanton PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2017. RESIDENCE: Campobello, S.C. BORN: Nov. 17, 1960. Ricky Booth PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2019. RESIDENCE: St. Cloud, Fla. BORN: Nov. 11, 1977. Joe Braniff PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1986. RESIDENCE: Pinpot, Saskatchewan. BORN: July 19, 1960. Wayne Brooks NFR: 2001 (alternate), 2006, 2013-19. NFSR: 2000, 2004-05. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1994. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Announcer of the Year, 2005, 2010, 2013-14, 2016; nominee for PRCA Announcer of the Year, 2001, 2003-2018; Tour Finale, 2001-05, alternate, 2000; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2001, 2003-04, 2010-12; RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo (Minot, N.D.), 2014, 2016-18; RAMWilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo (Heber City, Utah), 2012; Reno (Nev.) Rodeo, 2005-18; California Rodeo Salinas, 2001-18; Pendleton (Ore.) Round-Up, 2006-18; Rodeo Austin (Texas), 2004-18; La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Tucson, Ariz.), 2004-17; Red Bluff (Calif.) Roundup, 2002-18; Clovis (Calif.) Rodeo, 2004- 18; Redding (Calif.) Rodeo, 2003-18; Rodeo Rapid City (S.D.) , 2006-18; NILE Rodeo (Billings, Mont.), 2009-18; Sisters (Ore.) Pro Rodeo, 2002-18; Poway (Calif.) Pro Rodeo, 2002-18; Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo (Canby, Ore.), 2002-18; WPRA Announcer of the Year, 2013; Canadian Finals Rodeo, 2003-17. RESIDENCE: Lampasas, Texas. BORN: Oct. 29, 1966. FAMILY: wife, Melanie; daughters, Taylor, Sheridan; son, Ace. COLLEGE: Arizona Western College (Yuma); Arizona State University (Tempe); Mesa (Ariz.) Community College. OTHER OCCUPATION: commercial voice talent. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: family, ranching, golf. WEBSITE: www.waynebrooks. net. Tyler Brown PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2019. RESIDENCE: Belmont, N.C. BORN: Oct. 17, 1994. Marty Campbell PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2012. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Excellence in Broadcast Journalism Award, 2016; RAM Mountain States Circuit Steer Roping Finals, 2015-16; RAM Columbia River Circuit Steer Roping Finals, 2014, 2017; Benny Binion Bucking Horse and Bull Sale, 2012-14; Ellensburg (Wash.) Rodeo, 2014; Xtreme Bulls Finale (Ellensburg, Wash.), 2013; Crooked River Roundup (Prineville, Ore.), 2015-16; Elgin (Ore.) Stampede, 2015-16; Central Montana RAM Pro Rodeo (Lewistown), 2015-16; High Desert Stampede (Redmond, Ore.), 2015; Journey to the Cross Steer Roping (Garden City, Kan.), 2015; announcer for national TV broadcast of Days of

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biology. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: owner of X-Treme Team Roping. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: enjoys working on the family ranch raising cattle, horses and kids. WEBSITE : www.xtremeroping.com. Announcers (continued) Dusty Cleveland PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1966, Gold Card. ACHIEVEMENTS: shared 2006 Emmy for Best Sporting Game Live/Unedited for Comcast’s Cowtown Rodeo ; has announced Cowtown Rodeo for more than 30 years; First Frontier Circuit president, 1978-86, First Frontier Circuit’s lifetime achievement award, 1996; 18-time RAM First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo announcer; co-host of RAM First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1992; RAM First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo team roping qualifier, 1980-81. RESIDENCE: Ballston Spa, N.Y. BORN: Oct. 24, 1942. FAMILY: wife, Diane; daughters, Sheri Nastri, Lorri Holcomb, Jody Stockton. COLLEGE: Reische American School of Auctioneering (Mason City, Iowa). OTHER OCCUPATION: auctioneer. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting, fishing. Bill Clymer PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1987. RESIDENCE: Amarillo, Texas. BORN: Feb. 14, 1943. Randy Corley NFR: 1985-86, 1992, 1994-96, 2007-19; alternate, 1984, 2005. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1980, Gold Card. ACHIEVEMENTS: Tour Playoffs Series (Caldwell, Idaho, and Puyallup, Wash., 2007-08); Tour Finale (Las Vegas), 2002; Tour Finale Challenge (Omaha, Neb.), 2003; 12-time PRCA Announcer of the Year (1984, 1990-96, 1998, 2003, 2011, 2015), nominated, 2008-10, 2012-14, 2016; Original Coors Rodeo Showdown, 1993-98; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1987, 1997, 2008; Caldwell (Idaho) Night Rodeo, 1982-2011; Puyallup (Wash.) Rodeo, 1983-2011; Kitsap County Fair and Rodeo (Bremerton, Wash.), 1983-2011; La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Tucson, Ariz.), 2005-11; San Antonio Stock and Rodeo, 1997- 2011; Buffalo Bill Rodeo (North Platte, Neb.), 1982-2011; in 2005, he and Amanda became the first father-daughter tandem to work the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, as announcer and timer; 2017 ProRodeo Hall of Fame Inductee. RESIDENCE: Silverdale, Wash. BORN: Nov. 22, 1951. FAMILY: wife, Michelle; daughters, Brittany, Amanda, Kassi; son, Cole. COLLEGE: Ron Bailey School of Broadcast (Seattle). ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : scuba diving, golf and leather work. Shaun Costello PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2004. ACHIEVEMENTS: WildWest Days PRCA Rodeo (Sturgis, S.D.), 2011- 14; co-announced Deadwood (S.D.) Days of ‘76, 2011, 2013-14; Badlands Circuit Finals Steer Roping (Deadwood, S.D.), 2013; Montana Circuit Finals Steer Roping (Silesia), 2014; Black Hills Roundup (steer roping) (Belle Fourche, S.D.), 2013-14; Wyoming

State Fair Rodeo (Douglas), 2009; Steamboat Springs (Colo.) ProRodeo Series finals, 2008, 2011; Deke Latham Memorial Rodeo (Kaycee, Wyo.), 2006; Benny Binion Bucking Horse and Bull Sale, 2003- 08, 2010-14; Cody (Wyo.) Nite Rodeo, 2002-04; U.S. Army veteran. RESIDENCE: Sundance, Wyo. BORN: June 9, 1964. FAMILY: wife, Virginia; stepson, Ben. COLLEGE: WorldWide College of Auctioneering (Mason City, Iowa). OTHER OCCUPATIONS: ironworker, auctioneer. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: horses, hunting, roping. Bob Edmonds PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. ACHIEVEMENTS: 2019 RAM Mountain States Circuit Finals Announcer; 2019 National Circuit Finals Steer Roping Announcer; 2018 WPRA Announcer of the Year; (Douglas) Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo, 2019; National Circuit Finals Steer Roping (Torrington, Wyo.), 2018; National RAM Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo (Loveland, Colo.), 2010-11, 2013-18; Alamosa (Colo.) Round-up, 2010-19; Sand and Sage Roundup (Lamar, Colo.), 2010-19; Laramie (Wyo.) Jubilee Days, 2012-19; Hellzapoppin PRCA Rodeo (Buckeye, Ariz.), 2014-19; Fort Mohave (Ariz.) Classic Xtreme Bulls, 2015-19; Douglas County Fair and Rodeo Xtreme Bulls (Castle Rock, Colo.), 2014-19; Laramie (Wyo.) Jubilee Days Xtreme Bulls, 2014-19; Andy Devine Days Rodeo (Kingman, Ariz.), 2015-19; Steamboat Springs (Colo.) Pro Rodeo Series, 2006, 2010, 2016-19; Ramona (Calif.) Rodeo, 2019; Larimer County Fair & Rodeo (Loveland, Colo.), 2017-19; Jayhawker Roundup (Hill City, KS), 2017-19; Banning (Calif.) Stagecoach Days, 2018-19; Great American Cowboy (Casper, Wyo.), 2018-19. RESIDENCE: Kersey, Colo. BORN: Sept. 20, 1977. FAMILY: wife, Brandy; twin daughters, Kaycee and Koree. COLLEGE: Trinidad (Colo.) State Junior College, associate degree; University of Southern Colorado (Pueblo), bachelor’s degree in civil engineering technology; Western College of Auctioneering (Billings, Mont.). OTHER OCCUPATIONS: licensed land surveyor, auctioneer. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: team roping, golf, hunting. Branden Edwards PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2012.. RESIDENCE: Grand Junction, Colo. BORN: April 27, 1985. Norman Edwards PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1990. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo (Davie, Fla.), 2009-14. RESIDENCE: Micanopy, Fla. BORN: April 17, 1952. FAMILY: wife, Phyllis; daughters, Callie Smith, Angel Miller. COLLEGE: Broward Community College (Davie, Fla.), associate degree in business administration; Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) University. OTHER OCCUPATION: pastor. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: fishing, golf, camping.

Tigger Erhardt P RCA MEMBERSHIP: 2016. RESIDENCE: Holton, Kan. BORN: March 6, 1975. COLLEGE: North Dakota

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team roping and bull riding. RESIDENCE: Phoenix, Ariz. BORN: Sept. 26, 1963. FAMILY : wife, Annette; sons, C.J., Sterling; daughters, Savannah, Macie. OTHER OCCUPATIONS : animal health supplies/ sales, raising Corriente roping cattle, auctioneer. ADDITIONAL INTEREST: Model A hot rods. WEBSITE: www.danfowlie.com.

State University. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: rancher, host,“Working Ranch Radio Show”; keynote speaker, promotion. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: shooting sports, leather work, branding, camping and hiking. WEBSITE: www.thevoicetobeheard. com. Bob Feist NFR: 1980; TV announcer, 1985-89. NFSR: 1979. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1968, Gold Card. ACHIEVEMENTS: Old Spanish Days Stock Show & Rodeo (Santa Barbara, Calif.), 1983-2015; Rancho Mission Viejo (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.), 2000- 15; Cowboy Downhill (Steamboat Springs, Colo.), 36 years; Mother Lode Round-Up (Sonora, Calif.), 1980-2010; Reno (Nev.) Rodeo, 1982-2004; Red Bluff (Calif.) Roundup, 1980-2001; World’s Greatest Roper, 2005-09; Timed Event Championship of the World, 1990-2015; Bishop (Calif.) Mule Days, 18 years; California Rodeo Salinas; Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days; inducted into Rodeo Hall of Fame (Oklahoma City), 2015; Calgary (Alberta) Stampede; Ropers Man of the Year Award, 1977; CBS’ Wildest West Show of the Stars ; appeared in Clint Eastwood movie Pink Cadillac . RESIDENCE: Lodi, Calif. BORN: Sept. 10, 1940. FAMILY: single. COLLEGE: Oklahoma State University (Stillwater); majored in restaurant and hotel management. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: publisher, roping producer. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: fishing, golf, flying airplanes. WEBSITE: www.RopersSportsNews.com. Reed Flake PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1992. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo, six times including 2004, 2008-09; National High School Finals Rodeo, 11 times; Wrangler Division Junior High Finals Rodeo, 2004-09. RESIDENCE: Snowflake, Ariz. BORN: Oct. 21, 1960. FAMILY: wife, Amy; sons, Skyler, Kyle; daughter, Rebecca. COLLEGE: Ricks (Idaho) College, associate degree in ranch management. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: team roping contractor, rancher, voice-over talent. Dan Fowlie PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2009. ACHIEVEMENTS : RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo (Las Cruces, N.M.), 2012-13; Benny Binion Bucking Horse and Bull Sale, 2009-13; Helzapoppin’PRCA Rodeo (Buckeye, Ariz.), 2011-15; Wrangler Champions Challenge (Scottsdale, Ariz.), 2014-15; Parada del Sol (Scottsdale, Ariz.), 2015; Cheyenne County Fair & Rodeo (Cheyenne Wells, Colo.), 2015; Roots and Boots Queen Creek (Ariz.) Pro Rodeo, 2011-15; Yuma (Ariz.) Jaycees Silver Spur Rodeo, 2014-15; Safford (Ariz.) Pro Rodeo, 2011-12; Rodeo de Santa Fe (N.M.), 2010-15; Breckenridge (Colo.) PRCA Rodeo, 2012-13; Wayne Wilson Children’s Charity PRCA Rodeo (Cave Creek, Ariz.), 2009-10; emcee of Miss Rodeo Arizona trunk show; former contestant in steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding,

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Mr. Fred Fredrickson

PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2018. RESIDENCE: Spanish Fork, Utah. BORN: May 3, 1979. FAMILY: wife, Melissa; daughter, Charlize; son, Stran. COLLEGE: a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in agricultural system technology from Utah State University. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: high school agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. Tim Fuller PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2003. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2007; RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2010, 2015; RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2004, 2006-09; Wrangler Million Dollar Tour TV announcer, February-October, 2010; National High School Finals Rodeo, 2006-12; Xtreme Bulls Finals, 2005; Miss Rodeo America Pageant emcee, 2003-08. RESIDENCE: Ramona, Okla. BORN: Dec. 16, 1961. FAMILY: wife, Linda; daughters Hunter and Canyon . COLLEGE : associate degree, criminal justice. OTHER OCCUPATIONS : construction, voice work. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : hunting, fishing, being outdoors. ACHIEVEMENTS: eight-time world champion bull rider; inducted as ProRodeo Hall of Fame’s Legend of Rodeo, 2013; original honoree, ProRodeo Hall of Fame, 1979; TV commentator for ProRodeo events 1978-2014; 13-time National Finals Rodeo bull riding qualifier. RESIDENCE: Terrell, Texas. BORN: Sept. 18, 1953. FAMILY: wife, Terri; daughter, Talli. OTHER OCCUPATION: general manager, Frontier Rodeo Company. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: rodeo production, golf, flying. Don Gay PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1970, Gold Card. Wade Grinager PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2013. ACHIEVEMENTS: North Central Rodeo (Medford, Wis.), 2015; Minnesota High School State Finals Rodeo, 2015. RESIDENCE: Hanover, Minn. BORN: April 22, 1983. EDUCATION: University of Wyoming (Laramie), bachelor’s degree in animal science; Missouri Valley college (Marshall),

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mass communications. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: professional target archery, bow hunting. Announcers (continued) Shawn Guerin PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2019. RESIDENCE: Bruner, Mo. BORN: July 29, 1979. Dale Hancock PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1997. ACHIEVEMENTS: Central Arkansas PRCA Rodeo (Conway), 2008-14; Phil Gardenhire PRCA Rodeo (Poteau, Okla.), 2008; Wilson County Fair and Rodeo (Fredonia, Kan.), 1997-2003; Imboden (Ark.) Rodeo, 1998-2002; Arkansas High School Finals Rodeo, 1991-94; coordinator/director, Arkansas High School Rodeo Finals, 1996-97; former bareback rider. RESIDENCE: Greenbrier, Ark. BORN: Jan. 21, 1948. FAMILY: wife, Debbie; daughter, Lori. COLLEGE: University of Central Arkansas (Conway), degree in business administration. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: owner of Western store, laundromat and dry cleaner; magnetic healing for equine athletes. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: watching daughter barrel race, Western history. Bill Holt PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1996. RESIDENCE: Wynona, Okla. BORN: Feb. 16, 1947. James Horcasitas PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2008. ACHIEVEMENTS: Southwestern International PRCA Rodeo (El Paso, Texas), announcer, 2012-14, sound, 2010; sound and/or music for Pioneer Days Rodeo (Clovis, N.M.), 2015; Yuma (Ariz.) Jaycees Silver Spur Rodeo, 2015; Cowboy Capital Pro Rodeo (Bandera, Texas), 2015. RESIDENCE: Las Cruces, N.M. BORN: April 6, 1976. FAMILY : wife, Robyn; son, Jackson; daughter, Ella. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: professional firefighter, owner of rodeo sound and music company, voice- over talent. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: running,

Bust Rodeo (Colorado Springs, Colo.), Colorado State Fair (Pueblo), Dodge City (Kan.) Round-Up, Reno (Nev.) Rodeo and Grand National Rodeo (San Francisco); Benny Binion’s Bucking Horse and Bull Sale co-announcer, 1993-94; host for Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days, Dodge City (Kan.) and Ellensburg (Wash.) autograph parties; emceed for Reno (Nev.) Rodeo Buckle Awards. RESIDENCE: Red Bluff, Calif. BORN: May 15, 1939. FAMILY: wife, Donna. COLLEGE: Colorado Christian College (Lakewood, Colo.); Oral Roberts University (Tulsa, Okla.); Oklahoma School of Business; Seattle Bible College, bachelor’s degree in theology. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: rodeo minister, rodeo chute boss/arena director, special events. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: writing, public speaking, real estate. West Huggins PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2007. ACHIEVEMENTS: Johnson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo (Cleburne, Texas), 2011-18; Ropin Dreams PRCA Rodeo (Jourdanton, Texas), 2017-18; Rose City Roundup (Tyler, Texas), 2014-17; Sandhills Stock Show and Rodeo (Odessa, Texas), 2018-19; Raton (N.M.) Pro Rodeo, 2012-14; Guadalupe County Fair and PRCA Rodeo (Seguin, Texas), 2014; Myrtle Springs (Texas) Pro Rodeo, 2014. RESIDENCE: Midland, Texas. BORN: Oct. 6, 1980. FAMILY: wife, Keri; sons, Walker, Trevor. COLLEGE: Odessa (Texas) College. OTHER OCCUPATION: owner, rodeo advertising/marketing company. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: helping Ropin’ Dreams charity for sick children. WEBSITE: www. westhuggins.com. Don Jesser NFR: opening, 2010. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1990, Gold Card. ACHIEVEMENTS: Benny Binion’s Bucking Horse and Bull Sale, 1991-96, 2002-06, 2008-13, lead announcer and production manager five of those years; RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1998, 2003-04, 2011-16; live radio announcing for RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1989-96; RAM Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1993, 2001-02, 2006; California Regional College Finals, 1991-96; Stonyford (Calif.) Rodeo, 1991-2016; Norco (Calif.) Mounted Posse PRCA Rodeo, 1992-2009; San Bernardino (Calif.) Sheriff’s PRCA Rodeo, 1992-2009; Sonoma County Fair PRCA Rodeo (Santa Rosa, Calif.), 1990-2016; War Bonnet Roundup (Idaho Falls, Idaho), 1990-2005; Lakeside (Calif.) Rodeo, 2001-16; Gold Country Pro Rodeo (Auburn, Calif.), 1992-2005; Showdown Rodeo (Lancaster, Calif.), 1999-2016; Industry Hills Pro Rodeo (Industry, Calif.), 1993-2016; Senior Pro National Finals Rodeo, 1996-97, 2003-07; announcer for the College of Southern Idaho rodeo team 1983-2016. RESIDENCE: Twin Falls, Idaho. BORN: Feb. 4, 1949. FAMILY: wife, Anita; son, Jade; daughters, Shelly, Stacy. COLLEGE: Idaho State University (Pocatello), degree in animal husbandry. OTHER OCCUPATION: business owner, ranching,

traveling, boxing. WEBSITE : www.jameshorcasitas.com. Billy Huckaby

PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2019. RESIDENCE: Fort Worth, Texas. BORN: March 7, 1956. FAMILY: Wife, Ronna; daughters, Cindy and Stacy. COLLEGE: Texas Tech University. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: Book publishing.

Coy Huffman PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1962; Gold Card.

ACHIEVEMENTS: Chute boss for Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days, La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Tucson, Ariz.), Phoenix (Ariz.) Jaycees Rodeo of Rodeos, Southwestern International Rodeo (El Paso, Texas), Cloverdale Rodeo (Surrey, British Columbia), American Royal (Kansas City, Mo.), Pikes Peak or

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big game hunting guide. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting, trail riding, golf. Larry Jordan PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1976. RESIDENCE: Dublin, Texas. BORN: Feb. 1, 1945. D.J. Jorgensen PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1993. ACHIEVEMENTS : RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo Steer Roping, 2012-19; Benny Binion Bucking Horse and Bull Sale (Las Vegas, Nev.), 2013; 101 WildWest Rodeo (Ponca City, Okla.), steer roping, 2011-12; St. Onge (S.D.) Rodeo, 1994-95; Golden Buffalo Stampede (Lower Brule, S.D.), 1993-94; provided music for Heart of Cowboy Country Pro Rodeo (Stillwater, Okla.), 2015. RESIDENCE: Stillwater, Okla. BORN: March 24, 1959. FAMILY : wife, Karen; daughter, Ashley. COLLEGE : Kansas State University, Western Iowa Tech Community College. OTHER OCCUPATIONS : providing sound and music for rodeos, piano technician, preacher. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2017 ACHIEVEMENTS: The American, Arlington, Texas, 2019; Catfish Stampede, Onida, S.D., 2018; Fairbault County PRCA Rodeo, Blue Earth, Minn., 2017-18; Missouri High School Finals, 2016-18; Cowtown Rodeo, Pilesgrove, N.J., 2018; Oklahoma High School Finals, 2016. RESIDENCE: Conway, Mo. BORN: June 23, 1993 COLLEGE: Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, associate degree; Missouri State University, bachelor’s degree. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: cattle ranching and motivational speaker. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: playing guitar and singing. WEBSITE: www.koryproannouncer.com. Brent Kelly PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. ACHIEVEMENTS: Mountain Valley Stampede (Heber City, Utah) announcer, 2005-11; Benny Binion’s Bucking Horse and Bull Sale, auctioneer, 1994-2008; National High School Finals Rodeo, 1993-2011; American Quarter Horse Association Junior World Show, announcer. RESIDENCE: Midway, Utah. BORN: April 17, 1949. FAMILY: wife, Mary; sons, Jason, Van, Todd; daughters, Nancy, Hayley. COLLEGE: Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah); master’s degree, University of Phoenix. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: teacher, auctioneer, horse trainer. WEBSITE: www. hebervalleyhorsesales.com Kelly Kenney PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2001. RESIDENCE: Humansville, Mo. WEBSITE: www.kellykenney.com snow skiing, golf, catfishing. Kory Keeth

2001, 2004-11, steer roping finals, 2002-03; RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo announcer, 2003; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo alternate, 2005- 06; Wrangler National Finals Rodeo announcer for ProRodeoLive.com, 2006-10; PRCA Media Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism, 2009; WPRA Announcer of the Year, 2010. RESIDENCE: Pendleton, Ore. BORN: Oct. 24, 1959. FAMILY: wife, Tracy (pro barrel racer); son, Phillip. COLLEGE: Linfield College (McMinnville, Ore.), bachelor’s degree in communications. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: writer; substitute teacher; owner,“Rodeo Profiles” radio program and www.rodeoprofiles.com. WEBSITE: www.ProRodeoLive.com. ACHIEVEMENTS: Atlantic City (N.J.) Boardwalk PRCA Rodeo, 2013; Xtreme Bulls, Rapid City, S.D., 2006-10; Black Hills (S.D.) Stock Show and Rodeo co-announcer, 2007-10; Hamel (Minn.), Rodeo and Bull Ridin’Bonanza, 2009-16; Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo (Mitchell, S.D.), 2007-16; Defeat of Jesse James Days PRCA Rodeo (Northfield, Minn.), 2005-16; Pine City (Minn.) Championship PRCA Rodeo, 2007-16; First Chance Bonanza PRCA Rodeo (Brookings, S.D.), 2004-16; Buffalo (Minn.) Championship PRCA Rodeo, 2012-16; St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo (Glenwood City, Wis.), 2012- 16; Ashley (N.D.) Rodeo, 2016; Mesquite (Texas) ProRodeo Series, 2013; Shawnee Mountain Rodeo (Shawnee on the Delaware, Pa.), 2013; Sitting Bull Stampede (Mobridge, S.D.) announcer, 2004-09; North Dakota Winter Show Rodeo (Valley City) announcer, 2006-10; Wisconsin River Pro Rodeo (Merrill, Wis.), 2001-09; WPRA Announcer of the Year, 2016; RAM Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo qualifier, saddle bronc riding, 1987-89, 1992. RESIDENCE: Box Elder, S.D. BORN: Aug. 15, 1964. FAMILY: wife, Nicky; son, Kyle. COLLEGE: Minneapolis Technical College. OTHER OCCUPATION: commercial voice talent. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting, fishing, camping. WEBSITE: www.DavieKimm.com. Jesse Knudsen PRCA MEMBERSHIP: contestant, 1997; announcer, 2005. ACHIEVEMENTS: Abbyville (Kan.) Frontier Days and Barbecue, 2007-10; North Central Rodeo (Medford, Wis.), 2010; Lowrys’4L Ranch Rodeo (Summerville, Ga.), 2010; Hellzapoppin PRCA Rodeo (Buckeye, Ariz.), 2008-10; music director: Sitting Bull Stampede (Mobridge, S.D.), 2015-16; Wichita Falls (Texas) PRCA Rodeo, 2015-16. RESIDENCE: Manawa, Wis. BORN: May 22, 1976. FAMILY: son, Trenton Joshua; daughter, Brenley Mae. COLLEGE: Fort Scott (Kan.) Community College, associate degree in applied science. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: bull riding producer, leather craftsman, lawn care service. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: Green Bay Packers, Davie Kimm PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1991, Gold Card.

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Wisconsin Badgers, cooking. WEBSITE: facebook. com/920rodeo. Announcers (continued)

monogram shop. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: roping, hunting, fishing. WEBSITE: www.voiceofrodeo.com.

Anthony Lucia NFR: specialty act, 2010-12. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: contestant, 2005; specialty act, 2009; announcer, 2011. ACHIEVEMENTS: announcer: RAM First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo (Harrisburg, Pa.), 2019; Canton (Texas) Stampede Rodeo, 2010; specialty act: RAM Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2010; Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show & Rodeo, 2008, 2010-11; Buc Days ProRodeo (Corpus Christi, Texas), 2011; Upper Peninsula Championship Rodeo (Iron River, Mich.), 2011; Buffalo Bill Rodeo (North Platte, Neb.), 2010; Days of ‘47 Rodeo (Salt Lake City, Utah), 2009; Dodge City (Kan.) Roundup, 2009; semifinalist on“America’s Got Talent,”2010. RESIDENCE: Weatherford, Texas. BORN: March 19, 1985. FAMILY: wife, Lisa (2017 Miss Rodeo America); father, Tommy Lucia, 2003-05 Specialty Act of the Year and 2019 PRCA Hall of Fame Inductee. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: PRCA team roper andWestern sports broadcaster. ADDITIONAL INTEREST: team roping. Jeff Marn PRCA MEMBERSHIP: contestant, 2000; announcer, 2013. ACHIEVEMENTS: announcer: RAM Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo (Great Falls), 2016; Cascade (Mont.) PRCA Rodeo, 2014-16; Rocky Mountain Classic PRCA Rodeo (Kalispell, Mont.), 2014-16; Belt (Mont.) PRCA Rodeo, 2015-16; Fort Benton (Mont.) Summer Celebration, 2015-16; Four Bears Championship Rodeo (New Town, N.D.), 2016; Copper Spring ProRodeo (Bozeman, Mont.), 2016; WildWest Days PRCA Rodeo (Williston, N.D.), 2014; contestant: RAM Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo bull rider. RESIDENCE: Belt, Mont. BORN: Jan. 3, 1977. FAMILY: wife, Cassidy; son, Jett; daughter, Presley. WEBSITE: www.jeffmarn.com. Don Martin PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2019. RESIDENCE: Granville, N.Y. BORN: Aug. 16, 1936. ACHIEVEMENTS: National Circuit Finals Steer Roping (Torrington, Wyo.), 2013-15; Mountain States Circuit Finals Steer Roping (Sterling, Colo.), 2012-14; Clem McSpadden National Finals Steer Roping, 2009; Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show and Rodeo, 2013-18; Evergreen (Colo.) Rodeo, 2000-18; Home of Champions Rodeo (Red Lodge, Mont.), 2006-18; Carson (Iowa) Community Rodeo, 2000-18; Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo (Venita, Okla.), 2008- 18; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2005; RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2005; RAM Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2002, 2004; RAM Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2017-18; National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Championship Series Finale, 2001-03; Central Wyoming Fair and Doug Mathis NFSR: 2009. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1995.

Jeff Lee PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2011. RESIDENCE: Siloam Springs, Ark. BORN: Feb. 6, 1984. WEBSITE: www. jeffleerodeo.com.

Rorey Lemmel PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1989, Gold Card.

ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2000-04, 2006; Deadwood (S.D.) Days of ’76 Rodeo; six-time Deke Latham Memorial Rodeo (Kaycee, Wyo.) announcer and bull-riding champion, 1997; nine-time RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo qualifier in bull riding; RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo bull riding champion, 1995. RESIDENCE: Whitewood, S.D. BORN: Dec. 16, 1969. FAMILY: wife, Crysta; daughters, Kalen, Brynn; sons, Logan, Cade. COLLEGE: Brown Institute (Minneapolis), associate degree in radio and television broadcasting. OTHER OCCUPATION: rodeo producer. ADDITIONAL INTEREST: football. Josh Linebaugh PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2016. ACHIEVEMENTS: 2019 Cody Nite Rodeo Announcer of the Year; 2019 NRA Announcer of the Year; The War Bonnet Round Up (Idaho Falls, Idaho), 2019; Idaho High School State Finals Rodeo, 2018-19; Montana High School Finals Rodeo, 2015; Little Britches National Finals Rodeo, 2016. RESIDENCE: Powell, Wyo. BORN: April 19, 1982. FAMILY: wife, Corina; daughter, Hadlee. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: auctioneer, welder. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: team roping, hunting, outdoor sports. WEBSITE: www.joshlinebaugh.com T.C. Long PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. ACHIEVEMENTS: All American ProRodeo Finals Steer Roping (Waco, Texas), 2015; RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2011- 15; Young County Rodeo (Graham, Texas), 2010-12, 2015; Mesquite (Texas) ProRodeo Series, 2010-15; Chisholm Trail Stampede PRCA Rodeo (Duncan, Okla.), 2013-15; Neshoba County Fair Rodeo (Philadelphia, Miss.), 2013-15; PRCA Championship Rodeo (Bismarck, N.D.), 2010-11, 2015; Xtreme Bulls Tour (Bismarck, N.D.), 2015; Bell County PRCA Rodeo (Belton, Texas), 2015; Capital City Stampede PRCA Rodeo (Lincoln, Neb.), 2015; San Patricio County PRCA Rodeo (Sinton, Texas), 2015; Coleman (Texas) PRCA Rodeo, 2015; team roping event finale, 2006- 11. RESIDENCE: Athens, Texas. BORN: Dec. 21, 1982. FAMILY: wife, Christie. COLLEGE: Howard College (Big Spring, Texas). OTHER OCCUPATIONS: owner,

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record in steer roping at Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days, 2004. RESIDENCE: Lenapah, Okla. BORN: Oct. 24, 1968. FAMILY: wife, Jeannie; daughter, Kassidy. COLLEGE: Kansas State University (Manhattan); Oklahoma State University (Stillwater), animal science. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: rancher, commercial voice talent, keynote speaker. ADDITIONAL INTEREST: pastor at Cowboy Capital Fellowship. Charlie McKellips PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2018. RESIDENCE: Harwood, Mo. BORN: Sept. 5, 1983. ACHIEVEMENTS: Missouri High School Rodeo, 2017-19; Junior High State Finals, 2017-19. COLLEGE: Fort Scott (Kan.) Community College; (Marshall) Missouri Valley College. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: Rodeo livestock manager; truck driver. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: Roping, maintaining cattle, Kansas City professional sports. Roger Mooney NFR: 2019; alternate, 2000, 2004. NFSR: 1999. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1990. ACHIEVEMENTS: Tour Playoffs (Omaha, Neb.), 2007; Tour Finale (Tulsa, Okla.), 2006; Summer ProRodeo Tour Finale (Omaha, Neb.), 2006; RAM Great Lakes Circuit Finals Rodeo, twice; Tour Finale (Las Vegas), 2003-04; Tour Cup Finale (Mesquite, Texas), 2000; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1999-2000, 2002, 2006; Calgary (Alberta) Stampede, 2000-03; RAM Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1995, 2002; RAM First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1997-2001; 10-time National High School Finals Rodeo; more than 20 state high school finals; announces at more than 40 rodeos a year. RESIDENCE: Ellijay, Ga. BORN: Aug. 30, 1966. COLLEGE: University of Georgia (Tifton), bachelor’s degree in animal sciences and agricultural business. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: auctioneer, flea market management, voice talent. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: judging livestock shows, purchasing real estate, radio and television commercials. Alan Moorhead PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1998. ACHIEVEMENTS : RAM Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo (Davie, Fla.), 2014; Pasco County Fair Championship Rodeo (Dade City, Fla.), 2009-16; Lawrence County Fair Rodeo PRCA Rodeo (Imboden, Ark.), 2011-16; Cotton Blossom Roundup (Nashville, Ga.), 2011-15; Mesquite (Texas) Pro-Rodeo Series 2012-13, 2015; Shawnee Mountain PRCA Rodeo (Shawnee on Delaware, Pa.), 2014-15; Paul Briggs Jr. Memorial PRCA Rodeo (Fletcher, N.C.), 2014; Stanley (Wis.) Rodeo, 2006-07; Killdeer (N.D.) Mountain Roundup Rodeo, 2004-07; Mid-South Fair & Rodeo (Memphis, Tenn.), 2008; Ralph Morgan Semiannual Rodeo (Lauderdale, Miss.), 2011, 2014; Wrangler NFR contestant welcome reception, 2015; National High School Finals Rodeo, 2009-14; WPRA Announcer of the Year, 2009-10; WPRAWorld Finals, 2006-12. RESIDENCE: Beech Island, S.C. BORN: April 12, 1960. FAMILY: wife, Angie; sons, Jacob,

Rodeo, 2015-18; radio and television commercials; TV commentary for Greeley (Colo.) Xtreme Bulls, 2005-07; worked in PRCA media room at Wrangler National Finals Rodeo since 1999, 20 years 2018; top 10, Announcer of the Year nominee, 2005- 07. RESIDENCE: Cleburne, Texas. BORN: Nov. 18, 1960. FAMILY: wife, Dee. COLLEGE: Tarleton State University (Stephenville, Texas). OTHER OCCUPATIONS: radio and TV talent. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: ranching, snow skiing. WEBSITE: www. dougmathissite.com. Mike Mathis NFR: alternate, 1994. NFSR: 2002-03, 2006, 2013. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1983, Gold Card. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for Announcer of the Year, 2002, 2008, 2010-16; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1998, 2010; RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1991-2014; Dixie National Rodeo (Jackson, Miss.), 1997-2014; Ute Stampede (Nephi, Utah), 2000-14; Days of ‘47 Rodeo (Salt Lake City, Utah), 2012-14; Old Fort Days, (Fort Smith , Ark)., 2012- 14; WildWildWest Pro Rodeo (Silver City, N.M.), 1997-2014; Tour Cup Finale (Las Vegas), 2000; inducted into Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame, 2013. RESIDENCE: Lufkin, Texas. BORN: Aug. 13, 1948. FAMILY: sons, Kirk, Todd. COLLEGE: Stephen F. Austin State University (Nacogdoches, Texas), bachelor’s degree in business administration; Southern Methodist University (Dallas, Texas), master’s degree in finance. OTHER OCCUPATION: financial planner. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting, golf. Seth Maxie PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2017. RESIDENCE: Hattiesburg, Miss. BORN: March 21, 1992. Brent McCoy PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2017. RESIDENCE: Hanceville, Ala. BORN: April 17, 1989. Copenhagen Cup Finale (Las Vegas), 2001; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1999; RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo announcer, 1995; Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days, 2001-11; Pendleton (Ore.) Round-Up, 2002-08; Ellensburg (Wash.) Rodeo, 1999-2011; St. Paul (Ore.) Rodeo, 2002-11; Cushing (Okla.) Community Rodeo, 1993-2011; Inter-state Rodeo (Coffeyville, Kan.), 1993-2004, 2006-11; nominated for PRCA Announcer of the Year, 1997- 2001; Original Coors Rodeo Showdown, 1997; master of ceremonies for Miss Rodeo America pageant, 1995-99; six-time steer roping qualifier, RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo; hosted“Inside the Wrangler NFR”pregame show on GAC in 2011. Finished 17th in steer roping world standings in 2004, and 35th in 2011; set still-standing arena Justin McKee NFSR: 1996-97, 2001, 2011-12. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1993. ACHIEVEMENTS:

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Wil. OTHER OCCUPATION : host of Internet podcast WesternRadioShow.com. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: breaking colts, watching wife run barrels. WEBSITE: www.alanmoorhead.com. Abe Morris PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2019. RESIDENCE: Aurora, Colo. BORN: June 24, 1956. Announcers (continued) Skeebo Norris PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. ACHIEVEMENTS: Heart of America PRCA Rodeo (Beggs, Okla.), 2015; Okmulgee (Okla.) PRCA Rodeo, 2015; Southwestern International Stock Show and Rodeo (El Paso, Texas), co-announcer, 2006; Eddy County Pro Rodeo (Carlsbad, N.M.), 2006; All Nations PRCA Rodeo (Farmington, N.M.), 2006; New Mexico High School Finals, three-time announcer; Cowtown Society of Western Music DJ of the Year, 2015. RESIDENCE: San Saba, Texas. BORN: April 2, 1951. FAMILY: wife, Shirley; daughters, Jill, Beth, Kasi, Shelly, Kim. COLLEGE: New Mexico State University (Las Cruces), bachelor’s degree in animal science. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: play-by-play high school sports announcer; voice talent; rancher. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: certified equine appraiser, horse trainer. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1998-2001, 2014-15; Elizabeth (Colo.) Stampede Rodeo, 1987-2013, 2015-16; Eagle (Colo.) County Fair & Rodeo, 1988-2012, 2015; OldWest Trail Rodeo (Crawford, Neb.), 1987-2016; Lincoln County Fair Rodeo (Afton, Wyo.), 2006-16; Salmon (Idaho) Stampede PRCA Rodeo, 2011, 2014; Beaver Valley Horse Club Rodeo (Strasburg, N.D.), 2008-11; Steamboat Springs (Colo.) Pro Rodeo Series, 1988- 2011; Mountain States Circuit board of directors, four years; served 15 years in U.S. Army Special Forces as Green Beret. RESIDENCE: Denver, Colo. BORN: Sept. 9, 1955. FAMILY: single. COLLEGE: North Dakota State University (Fargo), bachelor’s degree in political science. OTHER OCCUPATION: auctioneer. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting, photography. Garrison Panzer PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2016. RESIDENCE: Stillwater, Okla. BORN: Dec. 21, 1997. Zane Parker PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2019. RESIDENCE: Knott, Texas. BORN: Oct. 3, 1996. Les Ohlhauser PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1975, Gold Card.

Gold Card. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Announcer of the Year, 2007-09, 2012, nominated 2010, 2013-16; Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championship (Dallas), 2007; Tour Finale (Tulsa, Okla.), 2006; Tour Finale (Omaha, Neb.), 2003-06; Tour Finales (Dallas), 2003-06; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1994, 1997; Corpus Christi (Texas) Rodeo, 2005-2016; Cody (Wyo.) Stampede, 2015-16; Ski Hi Stampede (Monte Vista, Colo.), 1998-2016; Colorado State Fair (Pueblo), 2010-16; Dayton (Iowa) Rodeo, 2005- 16; Tri-State Rodeo (Fort Madison, Iowa), 2000-16; New Mexico State Fair (Albuquerque), 1993-2016; Fort Bend County Fair Rodeo (Rosenberg,. Texas), 2011-16; Austin County Fair and Rodeo (Bellville, Texas), 2009-16; National Western Stock Show & Rodeo (Denver), 1998-2016; RodeoHouston, 1993- 2006, 2010; Clark County Fair & Rodeo (Logandale, Nev.), 2005-16; Buc Days Pro Rodeo (Corpus Christi, Texas), 2005-11; Helldorado Days Rodeo (Las Vegas), 2009-16; West of the Pecos Rodeo (Pecos, Texas), 2008-16; Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Days (Colorado Springs, Colo.), 2005-13; Dodge City (Kan.) Roundup Rodeo, 1999-2016; Snake River Stampede (Nampa, Idaho), 1993-2016; Sikeston (Mo.) Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, 2010-16; San Angelo (Texas) Stock Show and Rodeo, 2005-16; RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo, 11 times; announced finals in Badlands, Montana, Southeastern and Turquoise circuits; College National Finals Rodeo; WPRA Announcer of the Year 2000, 2003, 2005; Lane Frost Memorial Award, 2009; College Finals Rodeo, 2002-16. RESIDENCE: Brenham, Texas. BORN: Sept. 1, 1965. FAMILY: wife, Sandee. COLLEGE: Southwest Texas State University (San Marcos), bachelor’s degree in communications; Southwest Texas Junior College (Uvalde). OTHER OCCUPATIONS: voice-overs, ranching, real estate. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: Christianity, football, politics. WEBSITE: www.BoydPolhamus.com. Jim Pugh PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1998. ACHIEVEMENTS: Woodward (Okla.) Elks Rodeo; Hinton (Okla.) Rodeo, 2003-06; Texas High School Finals Rodeo; Oklahoma High School Finals Rodeo; International Youth Rodeo Finals, 1996-99, 2007-09; Tri-State High School Finals, 12 times. RESIDENCE: Weatherford, Okla. BORN: May 23, 1946. FAMILY: wife, Benny; daughter, Lisa; sons, Bill J., Cash Jake. COLLEGE: Abernathy Auctioneer School (Oklahoma City); Oklahoma Panhandle State University (Goodwell), bachelor’s degree in business administration. OTHER OCCUPATION: automobile/truck sales. ADDITIONAL INTEREST: announcing college football. Chris Pyle PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2003. RESIDENCE: Pilot Grove, Mo. BORN: Dec. 28, 1973. FAMILY: wife, Lisa; daughter, Kendall; son, Luke. COLLEGE: Central Missouri State University (Sedalia), master’s degree in education administration. OTHER OCCUPATION:

Boyd Polhamus NFR: 1991, 1994, 1997, 1999-2016; alternate, 1990, 1992-93, 1996, 1998. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1986,

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