2020 Media Guide - Announcers

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.

ANNOUNCERS ANN CERS

Steve Kenyon PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1993. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo announcer,

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