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Announcers (continued) 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. Bob Edmonds PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2006. ACHIEVEMENTS: 2018 WPRA Announcer of the Year; (Douglas) Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo, 2019-20; National Circuit Finals Steer Roping (Torrington, Wyo.), 2018-19; National RAM Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo (Loveland, Colo.), 2010-11, 2013-20; Alamosa (Colo.) Round-up, 2010-20; Westcliffe (Colo.) Stampede, 2020; Sand and Sage Roundup (Lamar, Colo.), 2010-20; Laramie (Wyo.) Jubilee Days, 2012 19; Hellzapoppin PRCA Rodeo (Buckeye, Ariz.), 2014-20; Fort Mohave (Ariz.) Classic Xtreme Bulls, 2015-20; Douglas County Fair and Rodeo Xtreme Bulls (Castle Rock, Colo.), 2014-20; 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, 2017-19; Larimer County Fair & Rodeo (Loveland, Colo.), 2017-19; Jayhawker Roundup (Hill City, Kan.), 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. ACHIEVEMENTS: CPRA Announcer of the Year, 2019; Colorado State High School Finals, 2017-19, 2021. FAMILY: wife, Tia Jo; sons, Grady and Austin. COLLEGE: Colorado Mesa University. Bachelor’s degree in vocal performance. RESIDENCE: Grand Junction, Colo. BORN: April 27, 1985. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: head rodeo coach at Colorado Mesa University. OTHER INTERESTS: Skijoring, Singing, and being out doors 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.

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. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: lighting effects and sound quality. Marvin Blanton PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2017. ACHIEVEMENTS: South Carolina High School Finals Rodeo, 2009 2015, 2020; Cowtown PRCA Rodeo (Pilesgrove, N.J.), 2019-20. FAMILY: wife, Jennifer; daughters, Sara, Avereigh and Leah; son, Jared. RESIDENCE: Campobello, S.C. BORN: Nov. 17, 1960. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: horse training, hunting and fishing. Wayne Brooks NFR: 2001, 2006, 2013-22. 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, 2003-2022; 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, 2016-22; RAM Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo (Heber City, Utah), 2012; Reno (Nev.) Rodeo, 2005-22; California Rodeo Salinas, 2001 22; Pendleton (Ore.) Round-Up, 2006-22; Rodeo Austin (Texas), 2004-22; La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Tucson, Ariz.), 2004-22; Red Bluff (Calif.) Roundup, 2002-22; Clovis (Calif.) Rodeo, 2004-22; Redding (Calif.) Rodeo, 2003-22; Rodeo Rapid City (S.D.) , 2006-22; NILE Rodeo (Billings, Mont.), 2009-22; Sisters (Ore.) Pro Rodeo, 2002-22; Poway (Calif.) Pro Rodeo, 2002-22; Clackamas County Fair and Rodeo (Canby, Ore.), 2002-22; WPRA Announcer of the Year, 2013; Canadian Finals Rodeo, 2003-22. 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. 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 ’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. Jody Carper “The Patriot Announcer” NFSR: (8) 2008, 14-15, 18-22, PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 1998. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo Announcer 2010-11; California Circuit Finals Contestant 2003, Announcer 2009-10, 20, 22; Turquoise Circuit Finals 2011. RESIDENCE: Jamul, CA and Big Spring, TX. BORN: Feb. 14, 1973. FAMILY: wife, Kelli. COLLEGE: Howard College (Big Spring, Texas), Associate Degree in Science. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: College Basketball Official. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: roping, golf and basketball. WEBSITE: www.jodycarper.com. Randy Corley NFR: 1985-86, 1992, 1994-96, 2006-19, 2021-22; 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, 1982-2019; Puyallup (Wash.) Rodeo, 1983-2019; Kitsap County Fair and Rodeo (Bremerton, Wash.), 1983-2019; La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Tucson, Ariz.), 2005-11; San Antonio Stock and Rodeo, 1997- 2011; Buffalo Bill Rodeo (North Platte, Neb.), 1982-2020; 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

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

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