Personel
| Kevin Higley |
Clown/Barrelman
Kevin has been "clowning around" for over 23 years. He received his
Pro card 18 years ago and has been entertaining crowds all over the
Northwest since then. He has had the opportunity of working rodeos
from the Canadian border to the Mexican border and also in Hawaii.
For the first part of his career he fought bulls and performed comedy
acts. At the Wilderness Circuit Finals for 6 years straight - 1985 -
1990 - he was respected by the Bullriders enough for them to vote him
to protect them.
Then, as things go and the years slow you down, Kevin decided to
make a move to just entertaining and being a Barrelman. It was a
good move. Once again, he was called to be the Barrelman at the 1991
and 1993-95 Wilderness Circuit Finals, and the Wrangler Barrelman at
the Dodge National Circuit Finals, 1995 and Columbia River Circuit
Finals in 1996.
Kevin has a lot of original acts and is always trying to come up with
something new, whether it is on the spot or something he has done
over the years. He says that is what keeps him going back to some
places year after year, some of them as many as 11 times. The thing
I like to sell most is, "If you hire me you get me and my enthusiasm
for the whole Rodeo."
Acts include: Hollywood Tex and John; World's Funniest Magic Sonic
Wash: White Lightning - Newest Ford Compact Car; and many filler
acts.
Kevin's main interest is his family, and he believes Rodeo is truly a
family sport and entertainment. Kevin raises young bulls to be sold
to contractors. He also helps out with High School and College
Programs in the area. He owns and operates Circle H. Construction,
Inc. building custom homes. He serves on the Board of Directors of
the Wilderness Circuit as the Contract Representative.
Kevin lives in Hooper, Utah with his wife Tammy and four sons -
Justin, Casey, Trevor and Colton
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| Bill Sheets |
Pickup man
Cody Wyoming
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| J2 Brown |
pickup man
From Richfield ID.
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| Bobby Marriott |
Pickup man
2007 NFR pickup man.
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| Matt Twitchell |
Pickup man
Spanish Fork, Utah
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| Lewis Feild |
Pickup man
Lewis is a NFR pickup man, NFR bareback rider, and also NFR saddle bronc rider. A multi-world champion including the All-around champion.
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| Ike Sankey |
Pickup Man
NFR Qualifier in the Bareback and Saddle Bronc riding. As well as 1999 PRCA Stock contractor of the year.
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| Joe Butler |
Bullfighter
Stillwater, Oklahoma
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| Cory Brooks |
Bullfighter
Cory is a Montana curcuit finals bullfighter and one of the best in the business.
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| Nevada Miller |
Bullfighter
Mandan, North Dakota
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| Dusty Tuckness |
Bullfighter
Meteetsee, Wyoming
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| Monty Stueve |
Announcer
Stillwater, Oklahoma
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| Kyle Shobe |
Announcer
PRCA Rodeo Announcer Kyle Shobe is a born and raised Montana cowboy and is no stranger to the rodeo sport, or working behind the microphone. As a youngster, Kyle became familiar with the mike as a singer and auctioneer, calling square-dances and selling farm and ranch equipment and antiques with his father. He began announcing team ropings and high school rodeos at age 13, attended Zeb Bells Rodeo and Broadcasting School in 2000, became a member of the PRCA in 2003, and attended Chad Nicholsons Rodeo Announcers Training Seminar in 2007. He is a graduate of the University of Wyoming in Laramie, with a degree in Agricultural Business, and a minor in Music. Kyle is also a talented singer, songwriter, and guitar player, and performs frequently throughout Montana and Wyoming.
Kyles work as an announcer has included appearances at Roughrider Days PRCA Rodeo in Dickinson, North Dakota; Little Belt Cowboys Association PRCA Rodeo in Belt; Marias River Stampede PRCA Rodeo in Shelby; Chouteau County Fair & PRCA Rodeo in Fort Benton; North Dakota Winter Show PRCA Rodeo in Valley City, North Dakota; Northeast Montana Fair & PRCA Rodeo in Glasgow; Dawson County Fair & PRCA Rodeo in Glendive; Benny Binions Bucking Stock Sale at the Wrangler National Finals; and the Cody Nite Rodeo, Cody, Wyoming
To rodeo contestants and fans, Kyle brings enthusiasm, experience, and a thorough knowledge of the sport that he expresses through a true love for the game. His ability to connect with and inspire fans from the front row to the rafters is aided by his down-to-earth persona, his positive go-get-em attitude, and his wide range of talents that he brings to the table every time he picks up a microphone.
Kyle and his wife Jodie currently reside in Laramie, Wyoming.
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| Rowena Nelson |
Secretary
2005 NFR assistant secretary
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| Trisha Davis |
Secretary
Trisha lives in Nespelem, WA on a 200 head cattle ranch. She has been a member of the PRCA since 2003 and her goal is to one day be able to secretary full time and not have to work a 40 hr/week job outside the home.
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| Dawn Williams |
Secretary
Blackfoot Idaho
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| Angie Muir |
Timer
Geraldine, Montana
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| Kim Zierlein |
Timer
Kim is from Cody Wyoming and has been involved with rodeo her entire life.
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| Dee Dee Dickenson |
Timer
NFR timer
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| Roberta Sankey |
Timer, and Sound Tech
NFR Timer, Joliet, Montana
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| Ryan Sankey |
Sound Tech
Columbus, Montana
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| Tom Nuens |
Arena Director
Garland Wyoming
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| Scott Ashby |
Livestock forman
Powell Wyoming.
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| Rocky Yasco |
Arena Director
PRCA Bareback rider and Northwest College graduate.
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