ProRodeo Sports News - May 31, 2019

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Loeffler named San Antonio chairman Nancy Loeffler was named chairman of the board for the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. In addition, five vice presidents were elected to the executive committee: Tina Altgelt New Leadership

BY THE NUMBERS $318K The amount of money – $318,631 – that bull rider Sage Kimzey earned in 2014, the most money earned by a PRCA cow- boy in his rookie year. Rookie bull rider/saddle bronc rider Stetson Wright has earned $78,935 this season. Wright leads the PRCA | Resistol Rookie Standings in both events. 404 Points earned by the Wright family and its extended family at the Pony Express Rodeo in Eagle Mountain, Utah, May 24- 27. Rookie Stetson Wright won the bull riding with 81 points and added 80.5 points in saddle bronc rid- ing. Ryder Wright was the saddle bronc riding champ with an 83.5-point ride, and Spencer Wright tied for third in saddle bronc rid- ing with an 80-point ride. Saddle bronc rider CoBurn Bradshaw, a brother-in-law to the Wrights, was fifth with a 79-point ride.

Haynes, Pat Frost, Joe Soules, Ronnie Urbanczyk and Randy Vaclavik. “Nancy has served on our executive committee for five years, and we are excited to have her lead our organization as the chairman of the board,” said executive director & CEO Cody Davenport. “Her dedication to our mission coupled with her passion for volunteerism makes her a great asset. I also look forward to continuing to work alongside our

The Ben Johnson Cowboy Museum is set to open June 12 in Pawhuska, Okla., around the corner from the world-famous Pioneer Woman Mercantile. The museum will feature exhibits on “Oklahoma’s Favorite Son,” Ben Johnson Jr., who won the title of 1953 World Champion as a team roper and the 1972 Academy Award for best supporting actor for his role in The Last Picture Show . He was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 1973. Johnson died in 1996. The museum also showcases more than 20 world champion rodeo cowboys that hail from Osage County. Osage County’s ranching history, including ranches like the Chapman Barnard, Drummond and the Mullendore Ranch, are featured alongside a world- class art collection, including works from Osage County artists John D. Free and Jim Hamilton. The museum boasts photo opportunities and interactive exhibits, as well as a gift shop. Ben Johnson Museum set for opening

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slate of talented vice presidents.” Loeffler was raised in San Angelo, Texas, and moved to San Antonio in 1988. She began her service with the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo as the chairman of the Cowgirls Live Forever Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show in 2008, later becoming the honoree of the luncheon in 2013. Jones taking the helm in Denver During the annual meeting of the Western Stock Show Association in Denver, the membership unanimously elected Douglas L. Jones as the new chairman of the board and

recognized the departure of longtime board member and chairman Patrick A. Grant. Jones is the owner and president of Jones Realty Group, a commercial real estate investment and services

group. Jones has been with the National Western Stock Show as a volunteer, trustee and board member for almost 30 years. Jones added his leadership to several Stock Show committees, including the Junior Livestock Auction Committee, Coors Western Art Advisory Committee and Citizen of the West Steering Committee. Over the last two decades, Jones has exhibited his dedication to the historic Stock Show and the exciting redevelopment of the National Western Center. Jones has served as board chairman for many well-respected organizations, including Colorado State University, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, St. Joseph Hospital Foundation and Denver Area Boy Scouts of America. Grant announced he was “stepping down” as chairman of the board after 34 years of service with the association. Grant served as president and CEO of the National Western Stock Show from 1990-2010 and has been chairman of the WSSA board since 2016. Jones

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