Quotables and Awards

Highlights and Awards

2008
Joined the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, becoming one of two Canadian Announcers and among the Industry's elite
2008
Became an Announcer for "The Greatest Show in Motorsports", Feld Entertainment's USHRA Monster Jam Monster Truck Series, announcing in front of crowds exceeding 25,000 spectators
2007 - 2008
3-Time Ontario Rodeo Association Mick Flick Award Winner - presented annually to the Cowboy most representative of the Sport of Rodeo
2007 - 2008
42nd and 43rd Annual Miss Rodeo USA Queen Coronation Ceremony - mc'd pageant Contest during 3rd Performance of IFR's 37 and 38
2004 - 2008
Ontario Rodeo Association Finals Rodeo Announcer
- 4-Time OFR Announcer
2005 - 2008
Rawhide Rodeo Extreme Tour Finals Announcer
- 4 consecutive appearances at “the Biggest Finals on the Biggest Night of the Year”
2004 - 2008
Ontario High School Rodeo Association Finals Announcer
- 5-Time OHSRA Finals Announcer
2007
Expanded Schedule Annually and Geographically to encompass 80+ performances
spanning an area as far south as Jacksonville, FL, as west as Brookville, PA, as far East as Cumberland, ME, and as far North as Marlactic, QC.
2007
Co-Announced Two Events in English and French (Malarctic, QC and Guiges, QC)
2007
International Finals Rodeo 37 Contract Act Showcase Announcer Champion
2006 - 2007
Annual North-East Regional Invitational High School Rodeo Announcer
- featuring 5 States and 1 Province, the largest event of it's kind in North-East North America
2006
PBR Canada Rocky Cup Co-Announcer
- Active MC at the inaugural PBR events in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Charlottetown, PEI
2006
Harrisburg, PA Farm Show High School Rodeo Announcer
- largest high school rodeo in the North-East with over 7,000 spectators per performance

Quotables

“...a super-charged emcee...”
The Sudbury Star

“...Everyone was very pleased & thought that you were the nicest. One grandfather told me that it was the best finals he had ever been to & your participation helped to make it successful. I knew that from the first time we talked that you knew your business & would be what I had been looking for...”Jackie Aldridge, Georgia-Florida Youth Rodeo Association

“...Your music Rocks!!!”Paul Bonds, 7-Time International Finals Rodeo Bullfighter

“...hope you come back to the next event! You're awesome, bro!...”Ken Eakes, Military Warriors Support Foundation

“...we definitely plan on having you back!...”Ernie Hostetter, Red-Eye Rodeo Company

“WE rocked the house!” Timmy Johnson, 2-Time APRA World Champion Bull Rider and Barrel Man

“...makes one of the most all around Rodeo personalities in the North.”Brad Bowie, Ontario Competitor

“Very fun & entertaining...I wish I rodeo'ed up there more!”Audrey Faulkenburg, Indiana Competitor

“Very entertaining and upbeat!”Lacey VanAlstine, Ontario Competitor

“...fresh and fun...”Shannon Jefferson, Miss Idaho Rodeo USA

“Extremely easy to work with...”Joe Braniff, 6 Time CPRA Announcer of the Year

“...I'd love to work with you again! That was a blast!...”Robbie Hodges, 2 Time IPRA Clown of the Year

References

  • Jackie and Mark Aldridge, Partners
    Georgia-Florida Youth Rodeo Association
    (912) 617-2839, (912) 674-2152
  • Ernie Hostetter, Owner
    Red-Eye Rodeo Company
    (717) 865-0380
  • Jim McVeigh, National Director
    Ontario High School Rodeo Association
    (519) 835-9550
  • BJ Prince, Owner
    Rawhide Rodeo Company Canada
    (705) 641-8617
  • Dale Smith, National Director
    Pennsylvania High School Rodeo Association
    (717) 433-1625
  • Sam Swearingen, Owner
    Rawhide Rodeo Company USA
    (585) 315-2217