2018 PRCA Media Guide - Announcers

Year, 2004. RESIDENCE: Hope Hull, Ala. BORN: Oct. 16, 1954. FAMILY: son, Kye Christian. Kyle Tom PRCAMEMBERSHIP: 2018. RESIDENCE: Gallup, N.M. BORN: September 7, 1989. Rick Ward PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2004. RESIDENCE: Albany, Ga. BORN: Feb. 1, 1967. Wild “Wes” Ward PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2009. RESIDENCE: Coalgate, Okla. BORN: July 23, 1962. Kurt Warner PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2002. 2017 ACHIEVEMENTS: Painted Pony Ranch (Lake Luzern, N.Y.); Willowdale Pro Rodeo (Toughkenemon, Pa).; Delaware State Fair Pro Rodeo, (Harrington, Del).; Howard County Pro Rodeo, (West Friendship, Md).; Cowtown Pro Rodeo, (Woodstown, N.J.) RESIDENCE: Montour Falls, N.Y. BORN: Dec. 12, 1975. FAMILY: wife, Jamie; sons, Trey and Mitchell; daughters, Karlee and Olivia. COLLEGE: The State University of NewYork-Cortland, bachelor’s degree in elementary education. OTHER OCCUPATION: Farming, roping, horseshoeing and teaching. Matt West PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2007. RESIDENCE: Delaware, Okla. BORN: July 1, 1982. Alec Whipple PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2008. RESIDENCE: Parmelee, S.D. BORN: May 6, 1979. 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, WildWest Events, Inc.; rodeo radio show producer. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: training horses, fishing, family. Ollie “Trey” Windhorst III PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2013. RESIDENCE: Poplar Bluff, Mo. BORN: Sept. 26, 1986. ACHIEVEMENTS: St. Francois County Fair Rodeo (Farmington, Mo.), 2013-15; Crowley’s Ridge Saddle Club and Lions Club PRCA Rodeo (Forrest City, Ark.), 2014-15; Springhill (La.) PRCA Championship Rodeo, 2014-15; Rodeo of the Mid-South (Southhaven, Miss.), 2015; Magnolia (Ark.) Stampede, 2015; Kentucky High School State Finals Rodeo, 2008-09; Minnesota High School State Finals Rodeo, 2012. FAMILY: wife, Amber; daughter, Ollivia. COLLEGE: Murray State, bachelor’s degree in animal

hunting, coaching sons in sports and being cowboys. WEBSITE: www.RandyTaylorAnnouncer.com. Jim Thompson PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1975. ACHIEVEMENTS: Days of ’76 (Deadwood, S.D.), 1978-99, Days of ‘76 steer roping, 2000-2012; National Circuit Finals Steer Roping (Torrington, Wyo.), 2010-12; RAM Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1975, 1977-92; Badlands Circuit Finals Steer Roping 2010-14; 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 Hall of Fame and the Casey Tibbs Hall of Fame. RESIDENCE: Spearfish, S.D. BORN: Sept. 19, 1947. Charlie Throckmorton NFR: alternate, 1991. NFSR: 1990, 2001-17. PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1987, Gold Card. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1992; Xtreme Bulls National Finals, Reno, Nev., 2005; RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1987-94, 2008, 2010; Lawton (Okla.) Rangers Rodeo, 1997-2017; Woodward (Okla.) Elks Rodeo, 1997-2017; Trinity Valley Exposition (Liberty, Texas), 1990-2017; Belton (Texas) 4th of July Celebration and Rodeo, 1988-2017; Pioneer Days PRCA Rodeo (Clovis, N.M.), 2004-17; San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo (steer roping), 2011-17; Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo (Mercedes, Texas), 2008-17; Comal County Fair and Rodeo (New Braunfels, Texas), 2008-17; Nebraska’s Big Rodeo (Burwell), 2017; Santa Rosa Roundup (Vernon,Texas), 2017; Gladewater (Texas) Roundup, 2017; Old Settlers Reunion 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 OCCUPATION: commercial voice applications for TV and radio. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: 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

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