2019 PRCA Media Guide - Announcers

sports announcer; voice talent; rancher. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: certified equine appraiser, horse trainer.

2007-09, 2012, nominated 2010, 2013-16; Wrangler ProRodeo Tour Championship (Dallas), 2007; Tour Finale (Tulsa, Okla.), 2006; Tour Finale (Omaha, Neb.), 2003-06; Tour Finales (Dallas), 2003-06; RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1994, 1997; Corpus Christi (Texas) Rodeo, 2005-2016; Cody (Wyo.) Stampede, 2015-16; Ski Hi Stampede (Monte Vista, Colo.), 1998-2016; Colorado State Fair (Pueblo), 2010-16; Dayton (Iowa) Rodeo, 2005-16; Tri-State Rodeo (Fort Madison, Iowa), 2000- 16; NewMexico State Fair (Albuquerque), 1993-2016; Fort Bend County Fair Rodeo (Rosenberg,.Texas), 2011- 16; Austin County Fair and Rodeo (Bellville, Texas), 2009-16; National Western Stock Show & Rodeo (Denver), 1998-2016; RodeoHouston, 1993-2006, 2010; Clark County Fair & Rodeo (Logandale, Nev.), 2005-16; Buc Days Pro Rodeo (Corpus Christi, Texas), 2005-11; Helldorado Days Rodeo (Las Vegas), 2009- 16; West of the Pecos Rodeo (Pecos, Texas), 2008-16; Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Days (Colorado Springs, Colo.), 2005-13; Dodge City (Kan.) Roundup Rodeo, 1999-2016; Snake River Stampede (Nampa, Idaho), 1993-2016; Sikeston (Mo.) Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, 2010-16; San Angelo (Texas) Stock Show and Rodeo, 2005-16; RAM Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo, 11 times; announced finals in Badlands, Montana, Southeastern and Turquoise circuits; College National Finals Rodeo; WPRA Announcer of the Year 2000, 2003, 2005; Lane Frost Memorial Award, 2009; College Finals Rodeo, 2002-16. RESIDENCE: Brenham, Texas. BORN: Sept. 1, 1965. FAMILY: wife, Sandee. COLLEGE: Southwest Texas State University (San Marcos), bachelor’s degree in communications; Southwest Texas Junior College (Uvalde). OTHER OCCUPATIONS: voice-overs, ranching, real estate. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: Christianity, football, politics. WEBSITE: www.BoydPolhamus.com. Jim Pugh PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1998. ACHIEVEMENTS: Woodward (Okla.) Elks Rodeo; Hinton (Okla.) Rodeo, 2003-06; Texas High School Finals Rodeo; Oklahoma High School Finals Rodeo; International Youth Rodeo Finals, 1996-99, 2007-09; Tri-State High School Finals, 12 times. RESIDENCE: Weatherford, Okla. BORN: May 23, 1946. FAMILY: wife, Benny; daughter, Lisa; sons, Bill J., Cash Jake. COLLEGE: Abernathy Auctioneer School (Oklahoma City); Oklahoma Panhandle State University (Goodwell), bachelor’s degree in business administration. OTHER OCCUPATION: automobile/ truck sales. ADDITIONAL INTEREST: announcing college football. Chris Pyle PRCAMEMBERSHIP: 2003. RESIDENCE: Pilot Grove, Mo. BORN: Dec. 28, 1973. FAMILY: wife, Lisa; daughter, Kendall; son, Luke. COLLEGE: Central Missouri State University (Sedalia), master’s degree in education administration. OTHER OCCUPATION: assistant

Les Ohlhauser PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 1975, Gold Card. ACHIEVEMENTS: RAM Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo, 1998-2001, 2014-15; Elizabeth (Colo.) Stampede Rodeo, 1987-2013, 2015-16; Eagle (Colo.) County Fair & Rodeo, 1988-2012, 2015; Old West Trail Rodeo (Crawford, Neb.), 1987-2016; Lincoln County Fair Rodeo (Afton, Wyo.), 2006-16; Salmon (Idaho) Stampede PRCA Rodeo, 2011, 2014; Beaver Valley Horse Club Rodeo (Strasburg, N.D.), 2008-11; Steamboat Springs (Colo.) Pro Rodeo Series, 1988- 2011; Mountain States Circuit board of directors, four years; served 15 years in U.S. Army Special Forces as Green Beret. RESIDENCE: Denver, Colo. BORN: Sept. 9, 1955. FAMILY: single. COLLEGE: North Dakota State University (Fargo), bachelor’s degree in political science. OTHER OCCUPATION: auctioneer. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting, photography. Garrison Panzer PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2016. RESIDENCE: Stillwater, Okla. BORN: Dec. 21, 1997. Al Parsons PRCAMEMBERSHIP: 2004. ACHIEVEMENTS: Cheney (Wash.) Rodeo, 2009-15; Bonner County Rodeo (Sandpoint, Idaho), 2015; Abbotsford (British Columbia) AgriFair Rodeo, 2015; RAMColumbia River Circuit Finals Steer Roping, 2011, 2013 (Redmond, Ore.), 2014-15 (Yakima,Wash.); Jerome (Idaho) County Fair and Rodeo, 2008-13; Lynden (Wash.) PRCA Rodeo, 2010-13; Norco (Calif.) Mounted Posse Rodeo, 2009-12; Hesperia (Calif.) Recreation and Park District Rodeo, 2009; Washington State High School Rodeo Finals, 1994-14; ProWestern Rodeo announcer of the year, 2006-15. RESIDENCE: Oroville, Wash. BORN: May 31, 1962. FAMILY: wife, Joanie; daughter, Justine; son, Buster. COLLEGE: Olds College (Alberta) and University of Southern Indiana (Evansville), radio/TV broadcasting. OTHER OCCUPATIONS: minister; rodeo camp founder. ADDITIONAL INTERESTS: hunting, fishing. WEBSITE: www.alparsons.net. Aaron Platt PRCA MEMBERSHIP: 2009. RESIDENCE: Roanoke, Ind. BORN: Feb. 11, 1977. Boyd Polhamus NFR: 1991, 1994, 1997, 1999-2016; alternate, 1990, 1992-93, 1996, 1998 . PRCAMEMBERSHIP: 1986, Gold Card. ACHIEVEMENTS: PRCA Announcer of the Year,

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