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Chairman of the Board
Charles R. "Butch" Robinson
On May 15, 2008, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ board of directors elected Charles R. “Butch” Robinson as the Show’s chairman of the board. Although Robinson has been affiliated with the Show, as both a member and a volunteer, for more than 25 years, his ties to the Show predate his work as a volunteer. Like many other native Houstonians, Robinson’s introduction to the Show came as a child, when he attended the Houston Fat Stock Show.
Robinson’s official involvement with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo began after he purchased a ranch in 1983. Needing to buy cattle, Robinson attended the Show and bought several bulls. With those purchases, Robinson decided to become involved with the Show and joined that year as a life member. In 1988, Robinson joined the Range Bull and Commercial Heifer Committee, which now is known as the All Breeds Livestock Sales Committee. In 1992, he served on the Resource Renewal Committee. In 1993, Robinson joined the Grand Entry Committee, where he later served as vice chairman. In 1997, he joined the Cutting Horse Committee, where he served as chairman from 1998 through 2000. He was elected to the board of directors in 1997.
From 2001 to 2003, he served as a vice president of the Show, and was officer in charge of the Agricultural Mechanics, All Breeds Livestock Sales, Junior Commercial Steer Feeding and Management Contest, and Trail Ride committees. Robinson was elected to the Show’s Executive Committee beginning in 2006, where he served as chairman of the Executive Committee’s audit subcommittee and as a member of the Rodeo Institute for Teacher Excellence™ board of directors.
Robinson is a graduate of Rice University and is active in the Rice University “R” Association as well as the Owl Club. When he is not working on behalf of the Show, he is self-employed in the oil and gas industry. He also is a rancher with a cow/calf and horse operation.
Robinson lives in Houston with his wife, Paula, a Houston native who is a life member of the Show and is a member of the Trailblazer Committee. For many years, they have been champion buyers at several of the Show’s auctions, including the Junior Market Lamb, Poultry and Steer auctions. They have three children, Monica, Ashley and Andy, who are all life members of the Show. Daughter Monica serves on the Breeders Greeters Committee and Wine Competition Committee. Son, Andy, serves on the Mutton Bustin’ Committee.
Executive Committee
The purpose of the Executive Committee is to give aid and authority to the officers and the managers of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ for the orderly operation and management of the Show as a civic and educational event. The committee also carries out the purposes and policies of the board of directors.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Executive Committee is comprised of the current Show chairman of the board, all past presidents and chairmen of the board, and at least five members elected from the board of directors, who may each serve up to nine, one-year terms.
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MEMBERS
Joseph T. Ainsworth, M.D.
Jim Bloodworth
Tilman J. Fertitta
Wayne Hollis
Don D. Jordan
Stuart Lang
Jack A. Lyons
Ed McMahon
Louis M. Pearce Jr.
Charles R. "Butch" Robinson
John O. Smith
Paul G. Somerville
Keith A. Steffek
R.H. "Steve" Stevens
P. Michael Wells
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LIFETIME MEMBERS
Don A. Buckalew
John Causey
J.M. "Jim" Clepper
John T. Cook
James M. Windham
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President and Chief Executive Officer
Skip Wagner
Skip Wagner started his Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ career in 1992, serving as assistant general manager, primarily focused on the grounds entertainment, operations and fundraising aspects of the event. He continued in this capacity with the Show until 2000.
From 2000 through 2003, Wagner was president and general manager of the Oklahoma State Fair in Oklahoma City.
In 2004, He returned to Houston, and, in 2005, became president and CEO of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. He works with more than 24,000 volunteers and a great staff to ensure that the Show remains the premier entertainment and civic event in the Southwest.
Wagner graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1982 with a degree in chemical engineering, and from Harvard Business School in 1986 with a master's degree in business administration. In addition to the organizations mentioned above, Wagner worked for Conoco for two years, a start-up software company for two years, and the management consulting company, McKinsey and Co. for four years just prior to joining the Rodeo.
Wagner and his wife, Cindy, have been married for more than 25 years and have four children. He currently serves on the board of directors for the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Mays Business School Development Council. Wagner's personal interests include teaching young adult Bible classes, coaching youth sports, running and playing golf.
Officers
Each officer of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ is elected by the board of directors at its yearly meeting following the Show's annual meeting. These vice presidents are elected for one-year terms, serving no more than three successive years.
Serving as officer in charge, each officer handles many committee assignments. In addition to serving as a Show representative, officers provide vital leadership essential to keeping the Show vibrant and progressive.
Current Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officers are:
 Chairman of the BoardCharles R. "Butch" Robinson |
 PresidentSkip Wagner |
 Chief Operating OfficerLeroy Shafer |
Vice Presidents
 David Boothe (3rd term) |
 Curtis Brenner (2nd term) |
 George A. Buschardt (3rd term) |
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 Tom Davis (3rd term) |
 Warner D. Ervin (3rd term) |
 Rey Gonzales (2nd term) |
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 Paul F. Lehnhoff (1st term) |
 E.D. Lester (1st term) |
 Tom Lippincott (3rd term) |
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 Ken McGuyer (3rd term) |
 Michael S. "Mike" McKinney (1st term) |
 Yance S. Montalbano (2nd term) |
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 Tim Ping (1st term) |
 Steve Roe (2nd term) |
 Darryl Schroeder (2nd term) |
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 Pam Springer (2nd term) |
 Jim VanHoozer (1st term) |
 Pat Walker (1st term) |
Board of Directors
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ board of directors is primarily responsible for the performance and operations of the Show.
The board also elects members of the Executive Committee, elects officers and has full authority in the purchase and sale of real estate related to the Show.
Under the Show's bylaws, the board of directors is no less than 190 members nor more than 350 members selected from the Show's general membership, plus the chairman of the board, the president and the vice presidents.
Should a vacancy on the board occur at any time between annual meetings, the chairman of the board may appoint a qualified person to fill the unexpired term.
Following is a listing of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo board of directors:
(* denotes Lifetime Vice President)
J.J. Acy*
Eduardo Aguirre
Joseph T. Ainsworth, M.D.*
Mary Jane Albert
Jimmie Allen
Mark A. Anawaty
Scott Anderson
Jerry Johnston Andrew*
Marie D. Arcos
Bill Bailey*
Louis Bart*
Richard E. Bean*
C.A. "Bubba" Beasley*
John Stuart Beken
G.M. "Bubba" Becker*
Roger Bethune
Jim Billings
Chris Black
Tucker Blair
Mike Blasingame*
Jim Bloodworth*
Bill R. Bludworth*
Danny Boatman*
Terry Bodkin-Agris
Bill Booher*
M. David Boothe
Doug Bosch
Clair Branch*
John R. Braniff*
Curtis Brenner
Karen Bridges
Jim Brock
Roy Brock
Terry Mack Brown
Don A. Buckalew*
J.C. Burnham*
Tim Burns
Patricia Ann Burt
George A. Buschardt
Joe L. "Bubba" Butera*
Max C. Butler, M.D.*
Richard B. Butler
Larry D. Byars
Roger Campbell
Roxie R. Campbell
Rudy Cano*
Andrew Cantu
Larry L. Carroll*
Brady F. Carruth*
John Causey*
Moreland Chapman
Joe Chastang
Kelley Chisholm
Gene Clark
Chad J. Clay
Jill H. Clement
J.M. "Jim" Clepper*
Michael "Mike" Clepper
Ernie Collins
Thomas R. Conner
John T. Cook*
Mike Cook
John L. Cooper II
Howard T. Cordell*
John Cotterell
J. Craig Cowgill
Frank Crapitto
Jerry Michael Crews
Michael A. Curley
Charles M. "Bear" Dalton
Becky Damone
Dan D'Armond
Chuck Davis
Ernest E. Davis
Robert N. Davis
Tom C. Davis
Gary DeBakey
Gary Deitcher
George A. DeMontrond III*
Carl Detering Jr.
C.R. "Bob" Devine*
Ben L. Dodson
Tom E. Dompier*
A.J. Dorr
Rodney E. Doutel
Andrew Dow*
Douglas L. Doyle*
Freeman B. Dunn
W.T. "Bill" Dunn
John L. Ebeling*
Jamie Ehrman*
Roy L. Elledge Jr.*
John D. Ellis Jr.*
James C. Epps III*
Suzanne H. Epps*
Warner D. Ervin
Ronnie Eubanks*
Melba Eveler
Al Farrack
Carolyn Faulk*
Tilman J. Fertitta*
Rigo Flores
Charlene Floyd*
Richard Lee Fuqua
A.L. Furnace*
Lynn Garner
Gary Garrison*
Diane Gautreaux
George S. Gayle III
Gregory N. Gerhart
W. Thad Gilliam*
Gary W. Glover
Mike Golden
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Rey Gonzales
Charles W. Grant*
Rick Greene*
Red Griffin*
Sidney Grisham
Ronnie Gulihur
Rick Gustafson
Michael J. Hajovsky
Joe Bruce Hancock*
William D. "Bill" Hanna
Jeff Harris
O L Harris*
Darrell N. Hartman*
Michael Hartwig
Cliff Hawthorne*
Lance Heacock
Barney Hedrick*
Corinne C. Heiligbrodt
Tom Henderson
Sam Henry*
Linda Renee Henson
Kathleen "Kaki" Herd
Gary Hettenbach
Jerry H. Hickman*
Bob Higgs
Jeffrey D. Hildebrand
Naomi Hines
D. Scott Hinsley
G. R. "Ray" Hinsley III*
F. Barron Hobbs
Robert Hodge
Robert V. Holland Jr.
Wayne Hollis Jr.*
Robert M. Hopson II
Kenneth Hucherson
Dick Hudgins*
J.P. "Hap" Hunnicutt III*
Mason Hunt
Robert E. Hunter
Janice Hutchinson
John A. Hutchison III*
Robert "Bob" Hux*
Steve Jackson
Ken Jacobson
Elizabeth "Liz" Jameson
Jim Janke*
Barbara Johnson
Jeffrey Michael Jones
William M. "Bill" Jones
Don D. Jordan*
Ronald Kapche
J. Grover Kelley*
J.D. Kennedy
G.W. "Jerry" Kent
James Alan Kent
Larry Kerbow Sr.
Robert B. Kneppler
Doug Knutzen
Michael John Koch
Jeanny Koop
Danny Lang Jr.
Stuart Lang*
Bill Lawler
Carl J. Lee
Philip L. Leggett, M.D.
Dan Lehane, M.D.*
Paul Lehnhoff
E.D. Lester
Lawrence S Levy
Jeff A. Lewis, D.D.S.
W.A. "Sonny" Lewis*
Jim Lightfoot*
Glenn T. Lilie
Thomas "Tom" Lippincott
Robert N. Livermore
Ronald A. Logan
Lucky Long*
Gary R. Look, D.V.M.
Jack A. Lyons*
Jimmy Lyons
Sam J. Mainord
Danny Marburger
Richard Marburger
Willis M. Marburger
Ross D. Margraves Jr.
Bradley H. Marks
Robert A. Marsh
Roy Marsh
D. Wayne McDonnell
Ken McGuyer
Caroline McIntosh
Michael S. McKinney
Wayne L. McLemore
Andy McLeod
Ed McMahon*
Gary McMullen
Charles Melton*
Mark Melton
Willard Mercier*
Glenda "Cookie" Michael
Gregory Miller
Robert D. Miller
Dorothy M. "Dot" Mitchell
J. Arthur Moncrief*
John J. Montalbano*
Yance S. Montalbano
S. Reed Morian
John R. Morton*
Robert M. "Mike" Moss
Kenneth C. Moursund*
David E. Mouton, M.D.*
Shelly Dompier Mulanax
Phillip E. "Bubba" Murphy
James Mushinski*
Demetrius "Deme" Navarro
Rob K. Neblett
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Gary R. Nesloney
Don Neuenschwander*
David R. Newcomb
Tom R. Northrup*
Robert A. Norwood
Gerald "Lynn" Nunez
Michael K. O'Kelley
Kelly O'Shieles
R.L. "Bud" O'Shieles*
W. Allen Owen*
Robert E. Paine IV
Sarah Ruth Palmer
James E. Parish
Clay A. Parker
Gary E. Parks
Gary M. Pearce
Louis M. Pearce Jr.*
Joe Pedigo
Rick Peebles
Patrick "Pat" Pennington
Harry A. Perrin*
Patrick R. Perry
Trisha Hillman Philipp
W.E. "Willie" Phillips
Tim Ping
Garry L. Plotkin
Eric R. Potts
Ozell Price
Steve Radcliffe
John F. Rader III*
Russell Raia
Lon J. Randazzo
Jen Marie Rau
Gregg M. Raymond
Kevin K. Rech
Joe H. Rentz Jr.
Tony Rich
Chris Richardson*
W.F. "Butch" Robichaux
Charles R. "Butch" Robinson*
Steven L. Roe
Lee Rountree
Peter A. Ruman*
Mike G. Rutherford Jr.
John A. Sandling*
Elise Sartwelle
James D. Sartwelle Jr.*
W.C. "Bill" Sartwelle
Nano Kelley Scherrieb
Vanessa R. Schillaci
Joe L. Schindler
Greg A. Schroder*
Darryl A. Schroeder
Edward B. Schulz*
Rose Marie Scott
William L. "Bill" Scott
Ken Shaw
Brenda Baker Short
James H. "Jim" Short
Sharon Simmons
Wesley Sinor
K.L. "Ken" Sloan
David B. Smith*
John O. Smith*
Marshall R. Smith III*
Robbie Smith
Barry Smotherman
Paul G. Somerville*
Pam Springer
George W. "Bill" Stallings
Lodie Stapleton*
Robert Steele
Keith A. Steffek*
Dennis Steger
R.H. "Steve" Stevens*
Edward Stone*
R. Hugh Sutton
James R. Taylor
Bill T. Teague*
Archie R. Thompson
Charlene Q. Thompson
Alan L. Tinsley
D. Wayne Turner
Richard Tyler
Michael J. Upchurch
John A. Van De Wiele
Jim Van Hoozer
Joe Van Matre
Joe Vara
Andrew "Andy" Vavra Jr.
Joel M. Verbois
Mary Ellen Verbois
Roy E. Vernon
Dennis A. Vickery
John Porter Wade
T.W. "Tim" Wald
Patrick A. Walker
Terry Walker
Mark Walls
Larry Walters
Steve Watson*
Richard Weiman
C. Thompson "Tommy" Wells
P. Michael Wells*
Mike Wells Jr.
Constance White
Justin C. White*
Greg Willbanks*
Rodney Wayne "Rod" Williams
James M. Windham Jr.*
Griffin D. Winn*
James A. Winne III*
M. Beth Woehler
Reed Wood
Sally M. Woody
William A. "Bill" Yates*
Robin Young-Ellis
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Lifetime Directors
A lifetime director of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ is a member of the board of directors who has served the organization with distinction. The member is nominated as a lifetime director by the Nominating Committee and confirmed by a majority vote of the board members present and is eligible to vote at the annual meeting.
Election as a lifetime director is a very special honor, reserved for those individuals who have shown a true dedication to the Show and its goals and purposes. Selection for this position represents years of hard work put into the Show.
Following are the current lifetime directors:
(* denotes Lifetime Vice President)
T. Allen Acree
K.S. "Bud" Adams Jr.
Mary M. Adams
Steve Aldridge
George Clair Arnold Jr.
Dick Atkins*
W. W. Austin
Sam Bain
Rance Lee Barham
Becky Barrier
W.B. "Buddy" Bean
John S. Beeson
William A. "Bill" Bergfeld
Fred J. Boone
Mason Briscoe II
N.M. "Mack" Brown
Thomas P. "Pat" Cagle*
Charles B. "Chuck" Caldwell
Robert M. Chandler
James Bert Charles
Neal Chastain, D.V.M.*
W.D. "Bill" Cole*
Terry S. "TC" Crawford
Dorie Damuth
M.N. "Neil" Davis
William C. Dickson
Frank J. DiMaria
J. Pleas Doyle
John Doyle
Roy Dye Jr.
Tom Eaton
David G. Eller
Emmett Evans
Jim Ferris
Don L. Fitch
Aubrey L. Gentry
Earl M. Gilbert
Pat L. Gilbert
D. Stuart Godwin III
Jim Goode
Herbert I. Goodman
Billy H. Graham
John B. Gunn
John W. Gunn Jr.
Joe B. Hablinski
Jerry R. Hamilton
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Jim Haneline
Tommy Hildebrand, D.V.M.
Michale Hill
Wes Hocker
Gene Hollier
Buddy Hood
Frank P. Horlock Jr.*
James E. Hott
Bryan Hutcheson
Cecil Johnson Jr.
Larry Johnson
Mike Jolley
Howell B. Jones
Ed C. Kane
Clarence F. "C.F." Kendall II
H.W. Kilpatrick, M.D.*
Robert Kirkgard
Robert Kranzke
Danny M. Lang Sr.*
Stuart Lang III
Lance Livingston
James S. Lockhart
Joan Lyons
George L. McAteer
Fred Magee Jr.
Neill T. Masterson
R.W. "Bill" McDonald
Robert C. Metzler*
Howard J. Middleton
Kenneth Middleton
George A. Moore
H.H. "Red" Moore*
George R. Moody
Jack Morris
James Carroll Motley
Don Murphy
J.N. "Nick" Nail
Thomas H. Overstreet
Oscar Padilla Jr.
David E. Pagel
Jim Palmire
V.C. "Buster" Parish
Royce H. Peiser
I.H. Perry
Rockey C. Piazza
Mickey Pillow
Hugh Pitts*
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Milton R. Pitts
Joe Polichino
Sandy Poole
Clarence Henry Potter Jr.
George D. "Buck" Prince III
Gary Pugh
Bill Ragland
Jack M. Rains
Charles B. Roberts
Mac Ruffeno
Tom Sawyer, D.V.M.
James A. Schilling
Joe H. Schmid
Henry Schuhmacher*
Thomas J. "Jim" Schwartz
Dick Shields
Winn Skidmore
John R. Smallwood
John Smelley
C.C. Smitherman*
R.D. "Duke" Snyder
Jerrol Springer
H. Leo Stelzig
Cheryl Thompson-Draper
H. Mike Tyson
Bill Viviano
J. Virgil Waggoner
Richard "Dick" Wallrath
Harold D. Ward
Ben Waters
Kenneth Wax
Bruce Weaver Sr.
Joe Whilley
Billie Wimberly
Sidney J. Wolfenson
James D. Woods
Lonnie Wooten
W.H. "Dub" Worrell, D.D.S.
Charlie D. Worthen
J. Allen Wright
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Past Presidents and Chairmen of the Board
 1932-1948James W. Sartwelle |
 1949-1951W. Albert Lee |
 1952-1954Ralph A. Johnston |
 1955-1957Archer Romero |
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 1958-1960Douglas B. Marshall |
 1961-1963Neill T. Masterson Jr. |
 1964-1966Stuart Lang |
 1967-1969Louis M. Pearce Jr. |
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 1970-1972M.C. "Buddy" Bray |
 1973-1975Tommie Vaughn |
 1976-1978N.W. "Dick" Freeman |
 1979-1981Allen H. Carruth |
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 1982-1984E. Norwin Gerhart |
 1985-1987Joseph T. Ainsworth, M.D. |
 1988-1990Hal Hillman |
 1991-1993Dick Graves |
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 1994-1996Don Jordan |
 1997-1999Jim Bloodworth |
 2000-2005P. Michael Wells |
 2003-2005John O. Smith |
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 2006-2008Paul G. Somerville |
2009-presentCharles R. "Butch" Robinson |
Ex Officio Board Members
Each year, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Nominating Committee names people serving in public service, education, industry or business capacities to serve as ex officio board members.
Governor, State of Texas – Rick Perry
Lieutenant Governor, State of Texas – David Dewhurst
Speaker of the House, State of Texas – Joe Straus
U.S. Senator, Texas
John Cornyn
Kay Bailey Hutchison
U.S. Congressional Representative, Texas
District 2 – Ted Poe
District 7 – John Culberson
District 8 – Kevin Brady
District 9 – Al Green
District 10 – Michael T. McCaul
District 14 – Ron Paul
District 18 – Sheila Jackson Lee
District 22 – Pete Olson
District 29 – Gene Green
Texas State Senator
District 4 – Tommy Williams
District 6 – Mario Gallegos
District 7 – Dan Patrick
District 11 – Mike Jackson
District 13 – Rodney Ellis
District 15 – John Whitmire
District 17 – Joan Huffman
Texas State Representative
House District 126 – Patricia Harless
House District 127 – Joe Crabb
House District 128 – Wayne Smith
House District 129 – John E. Davis
House District 130 – Allen Fletcher
House District 131 – Alma A. Allen
House District 132 – William A. "Bill" Callegari
House District 133 – Kristi Thibaut
House District 134 – Ellen Cohen
House District 135 – Gary Elkins
House District 138 – Dwayne Bohac
House District 139 – Sylvester Turner
House District 136 – Beverly Woolley
House District 140 – Armando Lucio Walle
House District 141 – Senfronia Paige Thompson
House District 142 – Harold V. Dutton
House District 143 – Ana E. Hernandez
House District 144 – Ken Legler
House District 145 – Carol Alvarado
House District 146 – Al Edwards
House District 147 – Garnet F. Coleman
House District 148 – Jessica Cristina Farrar
House District 149 – Hubert Vo
House District 150 – Debbie Riddle
Commissioner, Texas Department of Agriculture – Todd Staples
Mayor, City of Houston – Annise Parker
Controller, City of Houston – Ronald Green
Chief of Police, Houston –
Fire Chief, Houston – Phil Boriskie
Fire Marshal, Houston – Tyrone Freeman
Director of Harris County Emergency Medical – Dr. David Persse
Houston City Council
District A – Brenda Sturdig
District B – Jarvis Johnson
District C – Anne Clutterbuck
District D – Wanda Adams
District E – Mike Sullivan
District F – Al Hoang
District G – Oliver Punnington
District H – Edward "Ed" Gonzales
District I – James Rodriguez
At-Large Position 1 – Stephen Costello
At-Large Position 2 – Sue Lovell
At-Large Position 3 – Melissa Noriega
At-Large Position 4 – C.O. "Brad" Bradford
At-Large Position 5 – Jolanda "Jo" Jones
Harris County Judge – Ed Emmett
Harris County District Attorney – Pat Lykos
Harris County Sheriff – Adrian Garcia
Harris County Commissioner
Pct. 1 – El Franco Lee
Pct. 2 – Sylvia Garcia
Pct. 3 – Steve Radack
Pct. 4 – Jerry Eversole
Harris County Constable
Pct. 1 – Jack F. Abercia
Pct. 2 – Gary L. Freeman
Pct. 3 – Ken Jones
Pct. 4 – Ron Hickman
Pct. 5 – Phil Camus
Pct. 6 – Victor Trevino
Pct. 7 – May Walker
Pct. 8 – Bill Bailey
Harris County Extension Director – Dr. Linda Williams-Willis, Ph.d.
Harris County Treasurer – Orlando Sanchez
President, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association - Dave Scott
Chairman of the Board, Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation – Edgardo Colon
Board Member, Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation
Felix Cook
John J. Montalbano
Charles L. Sowell
Bill T. Teague
Executive Director, Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation - Willie Loston
Chairman, Harris County-Houston Sports Authority - J. Kent Friedman
Executive Director, Harris County-Houston Sports Authority - Janis Schmees
Reliant Park, General Manager – Mark Miller
Superintendent, Houston Independent School District - Terry B. Grier, Ed.D.
Chairman of the Board, Greater Houston Partnership - Daniel G. Bellow
President and CEO, Greater Houston Partnership – Jeff Moseley
President, Greater Houston Partnership/World Trade Division - Alec Dreyer
Executive Director, Port of Houston Authority – Wade Battles, Acting Exec. Director
Chairman, Port of Houston Authority – Jim Edmonds
Chairman, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission - John T. Steen Jr.
Administrator, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission – Alan Steen
Captain, Gulf Coast Region, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission – Rick Cruz
President, CEO & COO, Texas Medical Center - Dr. Richard E. Wainerdi
President/CEO, Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau - Greg Ortale
At-Large Ex Officio Members
George Abbey
Les Alexander
Billy Burge
George H.W. Bush
Pat Collins
Bob Cruikshank
Judge Bill Elliott
Joe Dan Fidler
Jack Fields
Bill Hobby
Ray Kennedy
John Lindsey
Jon Lindsay
Linda Marks
Fred McClure
Drayton McLane
Bob McNair
Jimmie Schindewolf
Dr. C.R. "Dick" Sherron
Charles "Chuck" Simmons
Tommy Thomas
Chuck Watson
Mark White
John Whitmire
Harold Wiesenthal
Volunteers
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ would not be the well-run success that it is today without the vision, dedication and hard work of its volunteers. What began as a small group of people with a dream has developed into an event supported by the efforts of nearly 24,000 volunteers.
Serving on more than 100 different committees, these volunteers keep the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's mission alive. They commit their time and talents to support the youth of Texas, plus share a passion for our Western heritage.
What may be surprising to many is the diversity of volunteers that dedicate their time to this immense organization - people from Houston and hundreds of cities across Texas, people from outside of Texas, people who run multimillion dollar companies, people who are full-time students working on their education, people who are volunteering for the first time, people that have been volunteering for decades. There are no boundaries for these dedicated volunteers.
The efforts of the volunteers are most apparent during the Show when they are directing traffic, assisting exhibitors, providing hospitality, greeting guests, coordinating contests and more. But in a year's time, each volunteer donates an average of 67.7 hours of service to the Show. This includes year-round efforts such as raising money for scholarships, planning and organizing events, holding Go Texan contests, speaking to groups about the Show, working with auction buyers, setting up facilities and much more. Learn more about the Show by attending a Rookie Boot Camp session.
Committee Chairmen
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ committee chairmen have the honor, privilege and responsibility of working with the Show's massive volunteer force. Chairmen are chosen because of their loyalty, commitment to excellence, perseverance and dedication to this organization.
Agricultural Mechanics – David Stratton (1st term)
All Breeds Livestock Sales – W.F. Gonzales (2nd term)
Area Go Texan – Linda Sue Barnes and Mel Wright (3rd term)
Armed Forces Appreciation – Dick Hudgins (1st term)
Black Heritage – Alex Prince (3rd term)
Breeders Greeters – Jim Bob Taylor (1st term)
Calf Scramble Arena – Jerry Crews (2nd term)
Calf Scramble Donors – Michael Wollam (3rd term)
Calf Scramble Greeters – Gary Nesloney (1st term)
Carnival Ticket Sales – Amy Sablatura (1st term)
Commercial Exhibits – Rick Harsch (3rd term)
Communications & Special Services – A.J. Corona (2nd term)
Corporate Development – Rod Windham (1st term)
Corral Club - General – Larry Kerbow (3rd term)
Division I – Pam Brooks (1st term)
Division I Vice Chairmen – Kerry Caudle (4th term) and Jeff James (1st term)
At-Large – Craig Johnson (2nd term)
Auctions and Receptions – John Papas (2nd term)
Equipment – Andy Griffin (1st term)
Special Services – Mike Khushf (3rd term)
Ticket Sales – Loren Fuhrman (3rd term)
Division II – Al Herring (2nd term)
Division II Vice Chairmen – Kristy Deslatte (1st term) and Gary Kramer (3rd term)
Reliant Center Committeemen's Club – Dan McGaughey (3rd term)
The Hideout – Erika Eriksson (3rd term)
Main Club – Todd Herdy (2nd term)
Stockman's Club – Bart Henderson (3rd term)
Division III – Jeff Lewis, D.D.S. (3rd term)
Division III Vice Chairmen – Fred Boas (2nd term) and Frank Miller (2nd term)
The Cantina – Randy Moreland (1st term)
Chute Club – Sherry Martinez (2nd term)
Directors' Club – Keith Evans (1st term)
Level East – Edwin Brawley (2nd term)
Level West – Richard Martinez (1st term)
Reliant Stadium Committeemen's Club – Victor Castaneda (2nd term)
Sky Suites – Richard Shields (1st term)
Suites East – Britt Eisenring (1st term)
Suites West – Joe Phillips (2nd term)
Directions & Assistance – Ken Wise (2nd term)
Equipment Acquisition – David Patton (2nd term)
Events and Functions – Lore Cordell (2nd term)
Facility Services – Sandra Lee Huebner-Kelly (1st term)
Feed Store – Frank Clawson (3rd term)
Gatekeepers – Wesley Sinor (3rd term)
Go Tejano – Mike Martinez (3rd term)
Go Texan Contests – George Wight (1st term)
Grand Entry – Doug Doyle (1st term)
Graphics & Signage – Ken Miller (2nd term)
Health – Dr. Mike Ainsworth (1st term)
Horse Show - General – Mike C. Curley and Jeff Harris (1st term)
Cutting Horse – Curtis Jones (2nd term)
Donkey and Mule – Daniel Werring (2nd term)
Junior Horse – Tracy Thompson-Johnson (2nd term)
Paint Horse – Douglas Jeske (3rd term)
Palomino Horse – Rhonda Freytag (2nd term)
Quarter Horse – Jimmie Allen (3rd term)
Ranch Rodeo – Jeff Hayes (2nd term)
Team Penning & Ranch Sorting – John Glithero (2nd term)
Horse Show Announcers – James Williams (3rd term)
Horse Show Equipment – John Avara (1st term)
Horspitality – Tony Robertson (1st term)
Houston General Go Texan – Michelle Bryson (1st term)
Houston Metro Go Texan – Taylor Whitaker (2nd term)
Information Services - Gaston Merino (3rd term)
International – Dennis Steger (2nd term)
Judging Contest – Stuart Beken (3rd term)
Junior Commercial Steer Feeding and Management Contest – Ernie Davis (3rd term)
Jr. Rodeo – Jane Burnap (2nd term)
Ladies' Go Texan – Sherry Davis (1st term)
Lamb & Goat Auction – Sharleen Walkoviak (1st term)
Legal Advisory – John Wade (1st term)
Lifetime Vice Presidents – Hap Hunnicutt (1st term)
Livery Team – Gary Armer (2nd term)
Livestock – Tommy Walker (3rd term)
Llama and Alpaca – Emmett Story (3rd term)
Magazine – Gina Steere (2nd term)
Membership – Gary Deitcher (3rd term)
Mutton Bustin' – Parker Johnson (1st term)
Parade – David Yates (1st term)
Poultry Auction – Ronnie Gulihur (2nd term)
Premium Seating – Kathleen Williams (2nd term)
Rabbit – Billy "BJ" Petty (2nd term)
Ranching & Wildlife – Glenn Lilie (3rd term)
Recycling – Jack Clemmensen (1st term)
Rodeo Contestant Hospitality – Richard Weiman (2nd term)
Rodeo Express – Robert Graham (1st term)
Rodeo Merchandise – Joe McDaniel (2nd term)
Rodeo Operations – William Lowell "Red" Ramsey (1st term)
Rodeo Ticket Sales – Sam Wiggins (1st term)
Rodeo Uncorked! General Wine - Stephanie Baird (2nd term)
Wine Events – Jeanne Shirey-Lord (1st term)
Wine Garden – Curtis Clerkley (1st term)
Wine Sales – Joe Van Matre (1st term)
Winery Relations and Publicity – Denise Ehrlich (1st term)
Safety – Tim Thomas (2nd term)
School Art – Beth Cardono (3rd term)
School Art Auction – Terry Bodkins-Agris (3rd term)
Sheep and Goat – Jerome Mulanax (1st term)
Souvenir Program – Chester Howard (3rd term)
Speakers – Dwayne Sablatura (2nd term)
Special Attractions – Jack Whitman (2nd term)
Special Children's – Claire Stuewer (1st term)
Steer Auction – Mike Wells Jr. (3rd term)
Swine Auction – Eric Huegele (1st term)
Ticket Services – John Sylvester (2nd term)
Tours – Pat Mann Phillips (3rd term)
Trail Ride – Kevin Leck (3rd term)
Trailblazer – Sandra Crook (3rd term)
Transportation – Steve Ganey (3rd term)
Veterinarian – Tom Godwin, D.V.M. (3rd term)
Western Art – Michelle Bridges-Pahl (3rd term)
Western Heritage Community Challenge – Norm Spalding (2nd term)
World's Championship Bar-B-Que – Jeff Jones (2nd term)
Management & Staff
EXECUTIVE DIVISION
Skip Wagner
Betty Jo Bankhead
Robyn Hardeway
Leroy Shafer
Sharon Gregston
Joe Bruce Hancock
Office Services Department
June Hensley
Sheila Guillory
Lester Simmons
Purchasing Department
Wade Hooker
Sports and Entertainment Department
Jason Kane
Stephanie Stegall
Catherine Schultz
Ticket Sales Department
Paula Kalmus
Juan Longoria
Debbie May
Alicia Pierce
Leticia Shiery
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Legal Department
Lisa Armstrong
Human Resources Department
Dana Seymour
Educational Programs Department
Candace Sigust
Katy Henry
AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITS DIVISION
Joel Cowley
Darlene Lively
Amy Moroney
Heather Bettman
Laura Widing
Horse Show Department
Stacy Mahurin
Livestock Competitions Department
Allyson Tjoelker
Blaine Fisher
Ashley Schmidt
EXHIBITS AND ATTRACTIONS DIVISION
Elizabeth Greer
Ginger Gaskamp
Attractions Department
Julie Beken
Commercial Exhibits Department
Jennifer Lindsay
Merchandise Department
Julie Wood
FINANCIAL DIVISION
Jennifer Hazelton
Jamie Locker
Callie Loden
Accounting Operations Department
Denise McCoy
Pam Green
Karen Koepke
Jacqueline Tassel
Amber Vavrecka
Membership Department
Melissa Hernlund
Jamay Fishback
Sandy Hartman
INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
Andy Sloan
Steve Gumerman
Allen Rountree
Software Development Department
Bidhan Chakma
Shahzad Naseer
Pennee Schmitt
Roy Surles
MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS DIVISION
Suzy Martin
Joanna Giacometto
Victoria Le Fevre
Ida Nuncio
Advertising and Public Relations Department
Johnnie Westerhaus
Suzanne Brack
Sarah Poole
Andrena Wheeler
Audio/Visual Presentations and Broadcast Department
James Davidson
Gary Hazen
Communications Department
Clint Saunders
Lauren Rouse
Sponsorships and Development Department
Cathy Cundiff
Bob Meehan
OPERATIONS DIVISION
Mike DeMarco
Dalinda Cauble
Lindsay Klein
Clarence Robinson
David Simpson
Brandie Triola
Buildings and Grounds Department
Greg Golightly
Lou Callaway
Ray Perez
Melinda Searcy
Billy Poche
Lee Edwards
James Allen Minor
Wayne Norman
Iggie Revear
Hayward Rice Jr.
Peter Shaw
