2023 PRCA Media Guide - Announcers, Barrelmen, Bullfighters and Specialty Acts

INTERESTS: Rotary International, international charities, motivational speaking. WEBSITE : www.RRCowboyGirls.com. Jason Risch PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2018. RESIDENCE: Boise, Idaho. BORN: Jan. 22, 1973. FAMILY : wife, Lacey; son, Rad; daughter, Sadie. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : pyrotechnics, hunting. Spencer Rose PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2010. RESIDENCE: Visalia, Calif. BORN: May 18,1991. Justin “Rumpshaker” Rumford Barrelman/clown NFR: 2014; alternate, 2012-13, 2015. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: specialty act, 2010; contestant, 1999. STYLE OF DRESS: Red and black jersey. VITALS: 5-11, 288 pounds. SPECIALTY ACTS: Gorilla Catcher, motorcycle jump, karate kid, mom scramble, dancing mannequin, Spiderman, self-defense, cheerleader act. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Clown of the Year, 2012-20; Coors Man in the Can, 2013, 2015, 2018; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, Kissimmee, Fla., 2012-14, 2016-19; Badland Circuit Finals, Minot, N.D., 2018, 2020; Mountain Circuit Finals, Loveland, Colo., 2017; Prairie Circuit Finals, Duncan, Okla., 2011, 2012, 2014; Justin Boots Championship Rodeo (Omaha, Neb.), 2012-13; Tucson (Ariz.) Rodeo, 2014-15; Rodeo Austin (Texas), 2014-15; SandHills Stock Show and Rodeo (Odessa, Texas), 2014-15; Buffalo Bill PRCA Rodeo (North Platte, Neb.), 2014-15; San Angelo (Texas) Rodeo, 2015; Pendleton (Ore.) Round-Up, 2015; Caldwell (Idaho) Night Rodeo, 2013; Kansas’ Biggest Rodeo (Phillipsburg), 2013; Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo (Rapid City, S.D.), 2012-13; Greeley (Colo.) Stampede, 2013; Buccaneer Days Pro Rodeo (Corpus Christi, Texas), 2013-14; Woodward (Okla.) Elks Rodeo, 2013, 2015; Wide Open Rodeo (Fort Pierce, Fla.), 2011-13; Rooftop Rodeo (Estes Park, Colo.), 2013; Cave Creek (Ariz.) Fiesta Days Rodeo, 2012-14; Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo (Moab, Utah), 2013; Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo (Blackfoot, Idaho), 2013; Lynden (Wash.) PRCA Rodeo, 2013; College National Finals Rodeo, 2012-13. RESIDENCE: Ponca City, Okla. BORN: Aug. 7, 1980. FAMILY: wife, Ashley; triplets Livi, Lola and Bandy. COLLEGE: Northwestern Oklahoma State University (Alva). OTHER OCCUPATION: stock contractor and event producer for Cervi Championship Rodeo. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: Raising bucking horses. WEBSITE : www.justinrumford.com. Felix Santana PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2020. ACTS AND STUNTS: Majestic Romano: the Dancing Horse. ANIMALS: Romano, bay Andalusian stallion. STYLE OF DRESS: Spanish vequero. VITALS: 6’2, 213 lbs. RESIDENCE: Mapleton, Utah. BORN: Jan. 25, 1983. FAMILY: wife, Brenda Santana; daughters, Paola, Paloma and Pamela. COLLEGE: associate’s degrees in arts and automotive repair technology. WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/YoungLivingFriesians Clinton Selvester PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1998. ACHIEVEMENTS : RAM California Circuit Finals Rodeo, barrelman, 2007. RESIDENCE: Red Bluff, Calif. BORN: Oct. 6, 1979. FAMILY: wife, Katie. COLLEGE: Shasta (Calif.) College, Platt College (San Diego), associate degree

in multimedia design. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: sound man, event DJ, freelance designer. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : hunting, fishing, snowboarding. Cody Sosebee PRCA MEMBERSHIP : 2003. STYLE OF DRESS : flame shirts, baggies, black felt hat, new-style jerseys, board shorts. ACHIEVEMENTS: nominated for PRCA Comedy Act of the Year, 2012-13, 2015-16; nominated for Clown of the Year, 2006, 2011-13, 2015-16; RAM Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2006; Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Summer Finale (Omaha, Neb.) barrelman, 2006; Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days; Calgary (Alberta) Stampede. RESIDENCE : Charleston, Ark. BORN : Dec. 28, 1974. COLLEGE : Southern Arkansas University (Magnolia), bachelor’s degree in agricultural business. OTHER OCCUPATION : ranching. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS : motorcycle racing, guitar. Mark Swingler PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1993. ACTS AND STUNTS: escaped prisoner car act, Original Moonwalk, UPS delivery, YMCA. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Board of Directors contract personnel director, 2007-10; PRCA Contract Personnel Executive Council, 2006-present; nominated for PRCA Comedy Act of the Year, 2002, 2004-11, 2013; PRCA Clown of the Year nominee, 2003-04; nominated for Coors Man in the Can, 2006-08, 2011; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2001, 2005, 2009; Winter Tour Finale (Las Vegas), 2001; RAM Montana Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2001; RAM First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 2000; Texas Circuit contract act of the year, 1996-97, PRCA Barrelman/Specialty Act of the Year, 1999; RAM Turquoise Circuit Finals Rodeo barrelman, 1996. RESIDENCE: Leander, Texas. BORN: July 22, 1966. FAMILY: wife, Tami; daughter, Jessica. COLLEGE: Southwest Texas State University (San Marcos), bachelor’s degree in marketing. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: golf, family, landscaping. Matt Tarr PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2014. RESIDENCE: Stephenville, Texas. BORN: July 8, 1984. Sarah Thompson PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2017. RESIDENCE: Three Rivers, Calif. BORN: June 4, 1991. Jerry Thornton PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1982. ANIMALS: Mr. Bojangles, liberty horse. RESIDENCE: Holladay, Tenn. BORN: April 14, 1949. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1997. ACTS AND STUNTS: trick and fancy riding, buffalo act. ANIMALS: Red Cloud, Warbonnet, horses; Miko, buffalo. ACHIEVEMENTS: ambassador for American Paint Horse Association; recognized by Texas Senate; nominated for National Cowgirl Hall of Fame; featured in David Stoecklein’s 1999 book Cowgirls ; featured in Coca-Cola, Fruit Roll ups commercials. RESIDENCE: Weatherford, Texas. BORN: Aug. 20, 1978. FAMILY: husband, Nathan. COLLEGE: Tarleton State University (Stephenville, Texas). ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: skiing, outdoor activities. Trick Rider and Buffalo Act Bree Worthington

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