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Announcers (continued) Hall of Fame and the Casey Tibbs Hall of Fame. RESIDENCE: Sturgis, S.D. BORN: Sept. 19, 1947. Charlie Throckmorton NFR: alternate, 1991. NFSR: 1990, 2001-19. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1987, Gold Card. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1992; Xtreme Bull National Finals (Reno, Nev.), 2005. RAM (Waco)Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1987-94, 2008, 2010; Lawton (Okla.)Rangers Rodeo,1998-2019; Woodward (Okla.)Elks Rodeo, 2003-2019; Trinity Valley Expo (Liberty, Texas), 1990-2019; 4th of July Rodeo (Belton, Texas), 1988-2019; Rio Grande Valley PRCA Rodeo (Mercedes, Texas), 2008-2019; Comal County Fair & Rodeo (New Braunfels, Texas), 2008 2019; (Burwell) Nebraska’s Big Rodeo, 2017-2019; Santa Rosa Roundup (Vernon, Texas), 2017-2019; Old Settlers Reunion PRCA Rodeo, (Cheyenne, Okla.), 2017; Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee, 2007. RESIDENCE: Grandview, Texas. BORN: Oct. 20, 1954. FAMILY: son, Taylor; daughter, Katy; granddaughter, Autumn. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: Commercial voice applications for video, TV and radio. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: Family, Harley Davidson motorcycles, Colt 45 pistols. Jerry Todd PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1993, Gold Card. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2011-12; RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1996; Brighton Field Day Festival and Rodeo (Okeechobee, Fla.), 2003-2012; Charles B. Davis Memorial PRCA Rodeo (Ringgold, Ga.), 2003-12; Harris County Cattlemen’s Rodeo (Hamilton. Ga.), 2003-12; Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo (Lake City). 2005-12; Attica (N.Y.) Rodeo, 2011-12; Professional Rawhide Rodeo (Dundee, N.Y.), 2011-12; Indiantown (Fla.) Rodeo, 2011-12; Lowry’s 4L Ranch PRCA Rodeo (Summerville, Ga.), 2012; WPRA Announcer of the Year, 2004. RESIDENCE: Hope Hull, Ala. BORN: Oct. 16, 1954. FAMILY: son, Kye Christian. Kyle Tom PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2019. RESIDENCE: Gallup, N.M. BORN: Sept. 7, 1989. Rick Ward PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2004. RESIDENCE: Albany, Ga. BORN: Feb. 1, 1967. Wayne White PRCA MEMBERSHIP: contestant, 1970; announcer, 1978; Gold Card. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA bull rider, 1970-78. RESIDENCE: Creswell, Ore. BORN: March 8, 1950. FAMILY: wife, Evie; daughter, Courtney. COLLEGE: Magic Valley Christian College (Albion, Idaho). OTHER OCCUPATIONS: president, Wild West Events, Inc.; rodeo radio show producer.

silversmith business. ADDITIONAL INTEREST: partner in bucking bull business.

and purebred Black Angus livestock production; commercial voice talent; founder, Pro View Digital Surveillance. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: ranching, special children’s charities. Randy Taylor NFR: contestant, 1985. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: contestant, 1978; announcer, 1990; Gold Card. ACHIEVEMENTS: Sheridan Saddle Club Rodeo (Plentywood, Mont.), 2007-09, 2011-16; Adrian Foote Sr. Annual Rodeo (New Town, N.D.), 2015; PRCA Championship Rodeo (Lincoln, Neb.), 2004 14; Xtreme Bulls event (Lincoln, Neb.), 2014; PRCA Championship Rodeo (Hawley, Minn.), 2005-12; Red Horse Ranch PRCA Rodeo (Fergus Falls, Minn.), 2014; Campbell County Rodeo (Herried, S.D.), 2012 14; Painted Pony Championship Rodeo Series (Lake Luzerne, N.Y.), four times in 2010; Fallon County Fair and Rodeo (Baker, Mont.), 2006-2010, 2015 16; Topeka (Kan.) PRCA Rodeo, 2005-07, 2013-14; Deke Latham Memorial Rodeo (Kaycee, Wyo.), 1996; Barber County Fair and Rodeo (Hardtner, Kan.), 2003-11; Will Rogers Stampede (Claremore, Okla.), 1999; Wrangler NFR live feed at MGM Grand, 2013 16; National Little Britches Rodeo Association Finals, 1998. Contestant: bareback riding, National Finals Rodeo, 1985; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1987; qualified for National High School Finals Rodeo and College National Finals Rodeo (bull riding also); RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, five times. RESIDENCE: Menno, S.D. BORN: Nov. 20, 1959. FAMILY: wife, Carmen; sons, Joshua, Zachary, Branson; daughter, Raelynn Rose. COLLEGE: University of Wyoming (Laramie), bachelor’s degree in communications, rodeo and wrestling scholarships; Parker College of Chiropractic (Dallas), doctor of chiropractic medicine. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: announcer for motor and other sports, “Word with a Champ” sports/inspirational/ spiritual syndicated radio program. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: horsemanship, hunting, coaching sons in sports and being cowboys. WEBSITE: www. RandyTaylorAnnouncer.com. Jim Thompson PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1975. ACHIEVEMENTS: Alternate NFR announcer, 1986; Days of ’76 (Deadwood, S.D.), 1978-99, Days of ‘76 steer roping, 2000-2012; National Circuit Finals Steer Roping (Torrington, Wyo.), 2010-12, 2014; RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1975, 1977-92; Badlands Circuit Finals Steer Roping 2010-18; Mountain States Circuit Finals Steer Roping, 2003-09; Deke Latham Memorial Rodeo (Kaycee, Wyo.), 1986 2007; serves on Days of ‘76 Rodeo (Deadwood, S.D.) committee; former Justin Committeeman of the Year for his work with the Deke Latham Memorial Rodeo; served two terms in the South Dakota Senate; inducted into the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo Hall of Fame, the South Dakota Sports

ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: training horses, fishing, family. Wayne Wise PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1986. ACHIEVEMENTS: announced Internet play-by-play broadcast during Wrangler NFR, 2000-03; announced Internet play-by-play broadcast of Tour Finale ProRodeo Series, 2003; RAM Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1987, 1989, 1992, 1996; RAM First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2004-06; RAM Wilderness Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2007; RAM Mountain States Circuit Announcer of the Year, 1996; Crystal Communicator Award of Excellence, 2002-03; National High School Finals Rodeo co-host on TNN, 1999; All-American Rodeo and Wild West Show in Paris, France, 1992; Mountain States ProRodeo Circuit contract personnel director, 1992-93; National Little Britches Rodeo Association Finals, 1986; Colorado High School Finals, 1986 87, 1990-94, 1998-2001, 2003-15. RESIDENCE: Kersey, Colo. BORN: June 8, 1963. FAMILY: son, Phillip; daughter, Paige. COLLEGE: Regis University (Denver), bachelor’s degree in communication; Aims Community College (Loveland, Colo.). OTHER OCCUPATION: owner of hand-tooled leather goods company. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: reading Will James books, leather carving, God. WEBSITE: www.doubleuleather.com. Garrett Yerigan PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2014. ACHIEVEMENTS: National Finals Breakaway Roping (Arlington, Texas), 2020; National High School Finals Rodeo (Rock Springs, Wyo.), 2019-20; Cheyenne (Wyo) Frontier Days, 2021-22; Xtreme Broncs Tour Finale (Rapid City, S.D.), 2020, 22; Farm-City Pro Rodeo (Hermiston, OR), 2022-22; Ellis County Livestock & Rodeo (Waxahachie, Texas), 2019-22; Buffalo (Texas) PRCA Pro Rodeo presented by Bill Fick Ford, 2020-22; Colorado (Pueblo) State Fair & Rodeo, 2020-22; The American Rodeo (Arlington, Texas), 2019-20, 22-22; 101 Wild West Pro Rodeo (Ponca City, Okla.), 2017-22; Mineral Wells (Texas) Rodeo, 2017-23; RESIDENCE: Weatherford, TX BORN: Sept. 14, 1994. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: snow skiing, tubing and concerts. WEBSITE: www.lightningg. weebly.com.

Andy Stewart PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1996. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for PRCA Announcer of the Year, 2009 16; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo announcer, 2006; RAM Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo, 2005, 2007; works most Scotty Lovelace and Stace Smith PRCA rodeos. RESIDENCE: Collinston, La. BORN: Sept. 26, 1970. FAMILY: wife, Shelley; son, Kash; daughter, Shaye. COLLEGE: Northeast Louisiana University (Monroe), degree in business. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: television host, PRCA coverage on Outdoor Channel; voice talent, TV and radio. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting, fishing, guitar. Ken Stonecipher PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2007. ACHIEVEMENTS: Guymon (Okla.) Pioneer Days, 2006-11; Silverton (Texas) Buck Wild Days Rodeo, 2010-11; several college rodeos annually; Guymon (Okla.) Pioneer Days Rodeo chairman. RESIDENCE: Guymon, Okla. BORN: Jan. 26, 1963. FAMILY: wife, Sherry; sons, Jacob, Austin, Zach, Justin. COLLEGE: San Diego State University, bachelor’s degree, psychology. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: musician, general contractor. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: team roping, hunting. WEBSITE: www.kenstonecipher.com. Bob Tallman NFR: 1975-76, 1983, 1989-93, 1995-2007, 2009 12. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1972, Gold Card. ACHIEVEMENTS: ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee, 2004; Tour Finale (Dallas) announcer, 2001-07; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo announcer 1987-92, 2014-15; RAM Columbia River, Badlands and California Circuit Finals Rodeos; College National Finals Rodeo; 18-time announcer at Canadian Finals Rodeo; PRCA Announcer of the Year, 1982, 1987, 1997, 1999-2001, 2004, 2006, 2017, nominated 2007-11, 2016; National Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee, 2007; Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee, 2006; St. Paul (Ore.) Hall of Fame, 2005; Pioneer of Rodeo Award (Calgary), 2006; host of various radio and TV shows; voice work for TV commercials. Tallman has worked many rodeos for 30 or more consecutive years, including Fort Worth (Texas) Stock Show and Rodeo, 1977-2015; Reno (Nev.) Rodeo, 1978-2015; St. Paul (Ore.) Rodeo, 1983-2013; Greeley (Colo.) Stampede, 1983-1992; Grand National Rodeo (San Francisco, Calif.), 1979-2011 and the Snake River Stampede (Nampa, Idaho), 1981-2011, as well as the National Western Stock Show & Rodeo (Denver), 1976-85. RESIDENCE: Poolville, Texas. BORN: Oct. 25, 1947. FAMILY: wife, Kristen; daughter, Nicole; twin grandkids, Cashly and Canyon Pennell. COLLEGE: University of Nevada (Reno), agricultural economics. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: commercial

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