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 Heifer Committee, which now is known as the All Breeds Livestock Sales Committee. In 1992, he served on the Resource Renewal Committee, which is now a part of the Facility Services 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. As a vice president, Robinson was officer in charge of the Agricultural Mechanics, All Breeds Livestock Sales, Junior Commercial Steer Feeding and Management Contest, All Breeds Livestock Sales, and Trail Ride committees. Robinson was elected to serve on 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. Eldest daughter, Monica, serves on the Breeders Greeters 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.

MEMBERS Joseph T. Ainsworth, M.D. Jim Bloodworth Tilman J. Fertitta Wayne Hollis Don D. Jordan Stuart Lang Jack 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

LIFETIME MEMBERS Don A. Buckalew John Causey J.M. "Jim" Clepper John T. Cook Jim M. Windham

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 fund-raising aspects of the event. Wagner 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, Wagner returned to Houston, and, in 2005, became president and CEO of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. He works with more than 20,000 volunteers and a great staff to ensure that the Show remains the premier entertainment and civic event in the Southwest. The 75th anniversary, celebrated in 2007, was the biggest and best ever, resulting in a record $16 million being contributed to programs benefiting Texas youth and education.

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 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 Counsel. Wagner's personal interests include teaching young adult Bible classes, coaching youth sports, running and playing golf.

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 Board Charles R. "Butch" Robinson

President Skip Wagner

Chief Operating Officer Leroy Shafer

Vice Presidents

C.A. "Bubba" Beasley (3rd term)	David Boothe (2nd term)	Curtis Brenner (1st term)
Brandon Bridwell (3rd term)	George A. Buschardt (2nd term)	Rudy Cano (3rd term)
Tom Davis (2nd term)	Andrew Dow (3rd term)	James C. "Jim" Epps III (3rd term)
Warner D. Ervin (2nd term)	Rey Gonzales (1st term)	Tom Lippincott (2nd term)
Ken McGuyer (2nd term)	Yance Montalbano (1st term)	John Morton (3rd term)
Steve Roe (1st term)	Darryl Schroeder (1st term)	Pam Springer (1st term)

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)

John V. "Buzz" Abshier Jr. J.J. Acy* Ambassador Eduardo Aguirre Joseph T. Ainsworth, M.D.* Mary Jane Albert Jimmie Allen Mark A. Anawaty Jerry Johnston Andrew* Marie D. Arcos George C. Arnold Jr. Bill Bailey* Rance Barham Louis Bart* Richard E. Bean* C.A. "Bubba" Beasley 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 Brandon Bridwell Jim 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 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 Terry "TC" Crawford Chris Cunningham 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 Casey 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

Rey Gonzales Charles W. Grant* Rick Greene* Red Griffin* Sidney Grisham John B. Gunn 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 Jack Heard Jr.* Barney Hedrick* Corinne C. Heiligbrodt Tom Henderson Sam Henry* Linda Renee Henson Gary Hettenbach Jerry H. Hickman* Bob Higgs Jeffrey D. Hildebrand Michael Hill 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 Dick Hudgins* J.P. "Hap" Hunnicutt III* Mason Hunt Robert E. Hunter Janice Hutchinson John A. Hutchison III* Robert Charles Hux* Steve Jackson Ken Jacobson Elizabeth "Liz" Jameson Jim Janke* Barbara Johnson Mike Jolley 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 Levy Jeff A. Lewis, D.D.S. W.A. "Sonny" Lewis* Jim Lightfoot* 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 Willis M. Marburger Ross D. Margraves Jr. Bradley H. Marks Robert A. Marsh Roy Marsh D. Wayne McDonnell Ken McGuyer S. 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

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* Oscar Padilla Jr. Robert E. Paine IV Sarah Ruth Palmer James E. Parish Clay A. Parker 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 Ozell Price Gary C. Pugh Steve Radcliffe John F. Rader III* Russell Raia Lon J. Randazzo Jen Marie Rau Gregg M. Raymond Kevin K. Rech Joe H. Rentz Jr. 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* Michael J. Saragusa Elise Sartwelle James D. Sartwelle Jr.* W.C. "Bill" Sartwelle Nano Kelley Scherrieb Vanessa R. Schillaci Joe L. Schindler Gregory 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* H. Dennis Steger R.H. "Steve" Stevens* Edward Stone* R. Hugh Sutton James R. Taylor Bill T. Teague* 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 P. Michael Wells* P. Michael Wells Jr. Justin C. White* Greg Willbanks* 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 Todd Zucker

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 Dick Atkins* W. W. Austin Sam Bain Tony Barcelona, D.V.M. 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* C. Joe Daily 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 W. Gunn Jr. Joe B. Hablinski Jerry R. Hamilton

Jim Haneline Tommy Hildebrand, D.V.M. Wes Hocker Gene Hollier Buddy Hood Frank P. Horlock Jr.* James E. Hott Bryan Hutcheson Cecil Johnson Jr. Larry Johnson 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 David E. Pagel Jim Palmire V.C. "Buster" Parish Royce H. Peiser I.H. Perry Rockey C. Piazza Mickey Pillow Hugh Pitts*

Milton R. Pitts Joe Polichino Sandy Poole Clarence Henry Potter Jr. George D. "Buck" Prince III Bill Ragland Jack M. Rains Joe H. Reynolds 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 Don Zapp

1932-1948 James W. Sartwelle	1949-1951 W. Albert Lee	1952-1954 Ralph A. Johnston	1955-1957 Archer Romero
1958-1960 Douglas B. Marshall	1961-1963 Neill T. Masterson Jr.	1964-1966 Stuart Lang	1967-1969 Louis M. Pearce Jr.
1970-1972 M.C. "Buddy" Bray	1973-1975 Tommie Vaughn	1976-1978 N.W. "Dick" Freeman	1979-1981 Allen H. Carruth
1982-1984 E. Norwin Gerhart	1985-1987 Joseph T. Ainsworth, M.D.	1988-1990 Hal Hillman	1991-1993 Dick Graves
1994-1996 Don Jordan	1997-1999 Jim Bloodworth	2000-2005 P. Michael Wells	2003-2005 John O. Smith
2006-2008 Paul G. Somerville	2009-present Charles R. "Butch" Robinson

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 137 – Scott Hochberg
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 – Bill White

Controller, City of Houston – Annise Parker

Chief of Police, Houston – Harold L. Hurtt

Fire Chief, Houston – Phil Boriskie

Fire Marshal, Houston – Tyrone Freeman

Director of Harris County Emergency Medical – Dr. David Persse

Houston City Council
District A – Toni Lawrence
District B – Jarvis Johnson
District C – Anne Clutterbuck
District D – Wanda Adams
District E – Mike Sullivan
District F – M. J. Khan
District G – Pam Holm
District H –
District I – James Rodriguez
At-Large Position 1 – Peter Brown
At-Large Position 2 – Sue Lovell
At-Large Position 3 – Melissa Noriega
At-Large Position 4 – Ronald Green
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 - Jon Means

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 - Dr. Abelardo Saavedra

Chairman of the Board, Greater Houston Partnership - Dan Wolterman

President and CEO, Greater Houston Partnership – Jeff Moseley

President, Greater Houston Partnership/World Trade Division - Miguel San Juan

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

Director, Johnson Space Center – Mike Coats

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

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 more than 22,000 volunteers.

Serving on nearly 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, which is 21,000 members strong! Chairmen are chosen because of their loyalty, commitment to excellence, perseverance and dedication to this organization.

Agricultural Mechanics – Larry Walters (3rd term)
All Breeds Livestock Sales – W.F. Gonzales (1st term)
Area Go Texan – Linda Sue Barnes and Mel Wright (2nd term)
Black Heritage – Alex Prince (2nd term)
Breeders Greeters – Kevin Duke (3rd term)
Calf Scramble Arena – Jerry Crews (1st term)
Calf Scramble Donors – Michael Wollam (2nd term)
Calf Scramble Greeters – Shannon Philpot (2nd term)
Carnival Ticket Sales – Jill Clement (3rd term)
Commercial Exhibits – Rick Harsch (2nd term)
Communications & Special Services – A.J. Corona (1st term)
Corporate Development – Robert Kneppler (3rd term)
Corral Club - General – Larry Kerbow (2nd term)
Division I – Al Herring (1st term)
At-Large – Craig Johnson (1st term)
Auctions and Receptions – John Papas (1st term)
Equipment – Brent Reid (3rd term)
Special Services – Mike Khushf (2nd term)
Ticket Sales – Loren Fuhrman (2nd term)
Division II – Jeff Lewis, D.D.S. (2nd term)
Reliant Center Committeemen's Club – Dan McGaughey (2nd term)
The Hideout – Erika Eriksson (2nd term)
Main Club – Todd Herdy (1st term)
Stockman's Club – Bart Henderson (2nd term)
Division III – Chris Ennis (3rd term)
The Cantina – Brian Dodson (3rd term)
Chute Club – Sherry Martinez (1st term)
Directors' Club – Shannon Kovar (3rd term)
Level East – Edwin Brawley (1st term)
Level West – Shane Boatman (4th term)
Reliant Stadium Committeemen's Club – Victor Castaneda (1st term)
Sky Suites – John Flannery (3rd term)
Suites East – J.W. Daubert (3rd term)
Suites West – Joe Phillips (1st term)
Directions & Assistance – Ken Wise (1st term)
Equipment Acquisition – David Patton (1st term)
Events and Functions – Lore Cordell (1st term)
Facility Services – Floyd Estay (3rd term)
Feed Store – Frank Clawson (2nd term)
Gatekeepers – Wesley Sinor (2nd term)
Go Tejano – Mike Martinez (2nd term)
Go Texan Contests – Richard Marburger (3rd term)
Grand Entry – Hap Hunnicutt (3rd term)
Graphics & Signage – Ken Miller (1st term)
Health – Dr. Bryan Blonder (3rd term)
Horse Show - General – Dudley Ray and Jim Van Hoozer (3rd term)
Cutting Horse – Curtis Jones (1st term)
Donkey and Mule – Daniel Werring (1st term)
Junior Horse – Tracy Thompson-Johnson (1st term)
Paint Horse – Douglas Jeske (2nd term)
Palomino Horse – Rhonda Freytag (1st term)
Quarter Horse – Jimmie Allen (2nd term)
Ranch Rodeo – Jeff Hayes (1st term)
Team Penning & Ranch Sorting – Kim Baker
Horse Show Announcers – James Williams (2nd term)
Horse Show Equipment – Cathy McAdams (3rd term)
Horspitality – Kyle Reppond (3rd term)
Houston General Go Texan – Patti Wilburn (3rd term)
Houston Metro Go Texan – Taylor Whitaker (1st term)
Information Services - Gaston Merino (2nd term)
International – Dennis Steger (1st term)
Judging Contest – Stuart Beken (2nd term)
Junior Commercial Steer Feeding and Management Contest – Ernie Davis (2nd term)
Jr. Rodeo – Jane Burnap (1st term)
Ladies' Go Texan – Michelle Maresh (3rd term)
Lamb & Goat Auction – Mark Melton (3rd term)
Legal Advisory – C.F. Kendall (3rd term)
Lifetime Vice Presidents – Larry L. Carroll (3rd term)
Livery Team – Gary Armer (1st term)
Livestock – Tommy Walker (2nd term)
Llama and Alpaca – Emmett Story (2nd term)
Magazine – Gina Steere (1st term)
Membership – Gary Deitcher (2nd term)
Parade – Tim Ping (3rd term)
Poultry Auction – Ronnie Gulihur (1st term)
Premium Seating – Kathleen Williams (1st term)
Rabbit – Billy "BJ" Petty (1st term)
Ranching & Wildlife – Glenn Lilie (2nd term)
Rodeo Contestant Hospitality – Richard Weiman (1st term)
Rodeo Express – Gary Parks (3rd term)
Rodeo Merchandise – Joe McDaniel (1st term)
Rodeo Operations – David Mathes (3rd term)
Rodeo Ticket Sales – Rod Williams (3rd term)
Safety – Tim Thomas (1st term)
School Art – Beth Cardono (2nd term)
School Art Auction – Terry Bodkins-Agris (2nd term)
Sheep and Goat – Diana "Stick" Delaup (3rd term)
Souvenir Program – Chester Howard (2nd term)
Speakers – Dwayne Sablatura (1st term)
Special Attractions – Jack Whitman (1st term)
Special Children's – Kathleen "Kaki" Herd (3rd term)
Steer Auction – Mike Wells Jr. (2nd term)
Swine Auction – Mike McKinney (3rd term)
Ticket Services – John Sylvester (1st term)
Tours – Pat Mann Phillips (2nd term)
Trail Ride – Kevin Leck (2nd term)
Trailblazer – Sandra Crook (2nd term)
Transportation – Steve Ganey (2nd term)
Veterinarian – Tom Godwin, D.V.M. (2nd term)
Western Art – Michelle Bridges-Pahl (2nd term)
Western Heritage Community Challenge – Norm Spalding (1st term)
Wine Competition – Stephanie Baird (1st term)
Wine Auction – George DeMontrond (3rd term)
World's Championship Bar-B-Que – Jeff Jones (1st term)

EXECUTIVE DIVISION

Skip Wagner
Betty Jo Bankhead

Leroy Shafer
Sharon Gregston
Robyn Hardeway

Joe Bruce Hancock

Purchasing Department

Wade Hooker

Sports and Entertainment Department

Jason Kane
Stephanie Stegall
Catherine Schultz

Ticket Sales Department

Paula Kalmus
Debbie May
Dorothy Lyons
Alicia Pierce
Leticia Shiery

Office Services Department

June Hensley
Sheila Guillory
Lester Simmons

ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION

Chris Ramey
Lisa Armstrong

Human Resources Department

Dana Seymour
Katy Henry

Educational Programs Department

Candace Sigust

EXHIBITS AND ATTRACTIONS DIVISION

Elizabeth Greer
Kathy Hawthorne

Attractions Department

Melissa Guttenberger

Commercial Exhibits Department

Jennifer Lindsay

Merchandise Department

Julie Wood

FINANCIAL DIVISION

Jennifer Hazelton
Michelle Kor
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
Melinda Lee
Shahzad Naseer
Pennee Schmitt
Roy Surles

AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITS DIVISION

Joel Cowley
Darlene Lively
Amy Moroney
Heather Bettman
Laura Widing

Horse Show Department

Stacy Mahurin
Julie Beken

Livestock Competitions Department

Allyson Tjoelker
Blaine Fisher
Lisa Lee
Ashley Schmidt

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
Brian Bauer
Lauren Rouse

Sponsorships and Development Department

Cathy Cundiff
Bob Meehan

OPERATIONS DIVISION

Mike DeMarco
Dalinda Cauble
Brandie Triola
Clarence Robinson
David Simpson
Lindsay Klein

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
Greg Alexander