Rodeo Director

I have been involved in rodeo since 1995, my first rodeo was Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs. I fractured my back in that rodeo, and came back to try rodeo again at Rocky Mountain Regional Rodeo in 1997. I buckled in Chute Dogging, the first time ever competing in that event. I have been a competitor in rodeo since July 1997, doing camp events, chute dogging, calf roping on foot, and horse speed events. I have never counted my buckles won or ribbons, but have a nice collection of both. I was Ms. CGRA 2002, then Ms. IGRA 2003. I have served on the Board Of Directors since 2002, except for 2010 when I took care of personal matters. I have a passion for giving back to my community, and rodeo is the best avenue to follow with that in mind. I was Assistant Rodeo Director in 2010, and have been elected Rodeo Director for RMRR 29 for 2011 (still think that ballot box was rigged : ). I live in Lakewood with my two kitty cats, and my beloved dog, Bella. My motto is 'Life Is Good' and 'I can't, is unacceptable vocabulary'.

Arena Director

In the traditional voice of Mini Pearl...Howdy! Like the song says... "It's the dust and the mud, it's the bulls and the blood, and it's the roar of a Sunday crowd..." The rodeo life is completely in this girl's blood. Raised in Alberta Canada, she calls Calgary her home along with her partner and many critters. Heather has been a member of ARGRA since 1995, during which she has been very actively involved at many levels of ARGRA leadership and the production of its rodeos. She has been involved with rodeo at the IGRA level for the past eight years where she has competed and gained her chute coordinator certification. Currently she has held the position of ARGRA's president in a two year term.

Assistant Arena Director

Chute Coordinator

Growing up in the Arizona desert, rodeo was something that my uncles and cousins in Texas were a part of, but I only saw the cowboys and cowgirls of the rodeo when they came to town once a year. But having all those relatives involved in rodeo must have put it in my blood, because once I came out and heard about TGRA and IGRA, rodeo became a major part of my life. I began working behind the chutes 16 years ago, and have enjoyed being a part of many rodeos all over the country ever since. I still leave every rodeo I work, wishing I could do it again next weekend. Last May, at the Great Plains Rodeo, the first association that honored me with an invitation to serve as Chute Coordinator, I celebrated 10 years in that capacity.

Arena Crew Coordinator

Kimberley Kay was the reigning Ms IGRA in 2006 when she was invited by the Florida Gay Rodeo Association to be a color announcer at their rodeo. After that rodeo, Kimberley was hooked. For the next 2 years, she continued to co-announce with other announcers on the circuit and finding her own style and "learning the ropes". Over the last 6 rodeo years, she has announced at several rodeos across the country and Canada, including WGRF in 2010. In 2010, Kimberley also took on a new challenge. After working on several rodeo arena crews, and seeing the need for more good Arena Crew Coordinators, she began the process to be a recognized ACC. She has successfully led crews at a number of rodeos and was invited to return to those rodeos in that role. She has been working with arena set up folks from other rodeo organizations to learn the most effective ways to set up our rodeo events.

Judges

Former IGRA bull rider, now working the circuit primarily as a judge. (No longer a chute coordinater or arena judge and only work as an announcer once in a blue moon.

Started with TGRA in 1989 as a volunteer. Then started competing in the camp events the next year. Won 8 Goat Dressing buckles before I got involved with the rough stock events. Was fortunate to be able to ride in Steer Riding, Bronc Riding, and Bull Riding for about 10 years before I broke my neck at Finals in 2002. The accident was after the dismount and the bull clipped me while on the ground. Just hit me just at the wrong angle across the side of the neck. During that time I was fortunate to win approximately 25 buckles in each of the Steer Riding and Bronc Riding events, and won 47 buckles in Bull Riding. One International Final Steer Riding title and two International Final Bull Riding titles included in those totals. Pretty much have retired from competition, but I'm still actively involved as a Rodeo Judge.

Outside of IGRA, I work for American Airlines as a purser in the international division. Been with them for 26 plus years now. I primarily fly to London these days with an occasional trip to Honolulu. (Just hate that. But someone's gotta do it. (grin) My partner of approximately 6 years, Charlie North, and I are just about to complete the construction of our new home. We have 5 kids between us: 2 dogs and 3 cats.

Being a Colorado native, Jack has always loved the western lifestyle and sport of rodeo. Originally being a part of CGRA, Jack moved to Minnesota where he became a member of NSGRA and served on the Board of Directors for NSGRA. Jack also has been a member of ASRGA while living in Washington DC area for 4 years before relocating and moving back home to Colorado in June of 2010. He also serves IGRA as a certified Rodeo Judge and Judges Committee Co-Chair. Jack also has been give the nickname of "Judge Judee".

Kyle went to high school in Denver and graduated from Univ. CO Boulder. He is now living in west central Wisconsin. He attended his first gay rodeo when they were held out in Aurora. h got involved by working in the arena and then started competing. Kyle was a pretty good bare back bronc rider for a while. He broke his neck riding broncs at the Kansas City rodeo in 2001, then tried to ride again but after taking two years off and possibly from the injury, found that his timing was off and he didn't like the way he was riding. His friends talked him into judging and he has been doing that for a few years.

Announcers

Scorekeeper

My first rodeo was LA in 1998. Always thought the mention of gay rodeo meant pink pansies and purple horses and was quite surprised to meet some real cowboys! A few months later I was in the bay area for a job interview and went to the rodeo in Santa Clara - and was hooked! Did my first volunteer shift picking up trash (not that the job has ever ended either... : ). Started venturing out on the circuit to other rodeos, working at the gate, then security, then got dirty in the arena setup and chute work. About 7-8 years ago they were short timers in Albuquerque and asked if I could help. I was willing as long as they understood I had no idea what I was doing. One thing that is great about the rodeo is the patience and understanding as we take new volunteers under our wings and help them learn and succeed. After working as a timer and traveling all over the US and Canada for rodeo, I entered the program to be a certified scorekeeper. This is my 6th year on the circuit working as a scorekeeper for as many as 14 rodeos a year. Love the job! Love the people! Either as a volunteer, official or competitor, I have attended over 150 rodeos and look forward to many more.

Secretary

Larry has been an active member for 22 years. He started competing in the camp events in the mid-80s winning his first buckle in Steer Decorating in 1988. From there he was elected to the CGRA board as secretary and then became their 5th president and presided for 3 years in the early 90s. He was also their rodeo director five times during this decade.

In 1987, Larry designed and wrote the computer program that audits each rodeo on the IGRA circuit. Even after countless modifications, the program is still being used today! In 1996, he registered www.igra.com and maintained the IGRA Web site for the next 9 years. He is also a certified auditor, secretary, and scorekeeper.

Larry is currently serving a five-year term as IGRA Secretary 2005-2009. By day he runs his own small business with 15 employees and lives north of Denver with his life partner John, four horses, and two cats.

Auditor

David began as a volunteer in the contestant's office for a professional rodeo in 1980 and he continues his involvement with that rodeo. He attended his first Rocky Mountain Regional Rodeo in 1984 and moved to Denver later that year and immediately became involved with CGRA. The next year, he began as a dance chairperson and moved up to treasurer rodeo weekend. He has been on the CGRA board, as treasurer, for several years. He also is the treasurer for IGRA David became the first rodeo auditor when the position was created within IGRA and remains in that position. David is the only PRCA-certified official within IGRA.

Barn Manager

Patrick joined the CGRA in 1989 and began competing the following year. He became heavily involved, holding numerous positions including Trustee from 1990-1992. In November of 1992, Patrick was hired as the second IGRA Administrative Assistant, a position he held for the next 10 years. He served as IGRA Sponsorship Chair for two years, and sat on several committees. Patrick has belonged to HGRA and ILGRA before returning to CGRA in 2000 where he became the Rodeo Director in 2003. Patrick has been a IGRA Certified Scorekeeper since 1994 and has filled that position at almost 100 rodeos across the circuit, including 9 finals rodeos. He has stood as Grand Marshal at 3 rodeos, Heartland, in 1998, IGRA Finals Rodeo in Tulsa, in 2003, and Windy City Rodeo in 2004. Patrick is currently the IGRA Archivist, compiling memorabilia from past events and rodeos.

Bar Managers

Anthony Aragon joined the State of Colorado on November 15, 2010. He was a member of Governor John Hickenlooper's transition team and helped coordinate the Governor's inaugural events. On January 11, 2011 he was named Chief of Staff to First Lady Helen Thorpe. Anthony also serves as Governor John Hickenlooper's GLBT Liaison. Prior to that, he worked at the Mayor's Agency for Human Rights & Community Relations (HRCR) as the Director of the Denver Office on Aging & Community Relations on August 18, 2008. Previously, he was the Director of Boards & Commissions for Mayor John Hickenlooper and also served as the Mayor's Director of Scheduling for several years. Anthony is a Denver native and has been a proud member of Denver's GLBT community for over 25 years. He is a long-time Democratic activist having worked for former Mayor Federico Pena, Governor Roy Romer and Ambassador Swanee Hunt. He has also been honored as the Colorado Pride Guide 2005 Coloradan of the Year and the 2006 Colorado Business Council Professional Man of the Year. Some of Anthony's civic engagement includes serving as a Commissioner on the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, having been appointed by Governor Bill Ritter in July, 2007. Anthony is also on the board of One Colorado and is a past President of the Board of Directors for Equal Rights Colorado. Anthony lives with his partner of 14 years, David Westman & their puppies Andale & Arriba in Stapleton.

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