Robert comes with an enormous amount of experience in the production of some of the best-known events in the world of rodeo. “We are extremely excited at the possibilities that Robert brings to this position. His wealth of experience bodes well for the future of NRHA events, including some very interesting surprises we have planned for the future,” said Dan Wall following the hire.
Born and raised on a 1,000-acre family ranch in Rye, Colorado, Robert competed in Junior, Little Britches, NHSRA and Collegiate Rodeo. He earned a Bachelors Degree from the University of Southern Colorado.
For the past 12 years, Robert served as the Event Coordinator / Production Manager and Sponsorship Manager of the Lazy E Arena, Guthrie, Oklahoma, during which time he was responsible for the production of over 120 events at the Lazy E and in different markets including annual events such as the Wrangler Timed Event Championship, the Dodge Prairie Circuit Finals, the Reba McEntire Pro Celebrity and the LE Barrel Futurity. He also produced 40 Bullnanza events on the PBR-Built Ford Tough Series / Bud Light Cup Series, televised on TNN and OLN and produced six Bullnanza events on the PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour on ESPN, including the 2005 Xtreme Bulls National Finals.
Robert also worked for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) for two years in the Properties Department (Sponsorship & Special Events) in addition to serving as the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund Administrator and working on production of the National Finals Rodeo (NFR).
A father of two daughters, Alex and Sam, Robert enjoys golf and running marathons. He is engaged to Shayla Givens, a Marketing Manager for the Oklahoma Lottery.
