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| Mike Porter |
| PBBA - CEO |
Mike Porter is an entrepreneur, businessman and a partner in several businesses in South Carolina. During his business career Mike worked several years for a National CPA firm, was an executive with a Fortune 500 company and consulted for Fortune 500 companies. During this career he was responsible for treasury, tax planning and negotiated acquisitions by theses companies. Mike holds a Bachelors and Masters degree from the University of Illinois. Mike also rode bulls and bucking horses during the seventies. Mike was the founder and creator of RodeoStockyard.com the first online auction for buying and selling bucking bulls; which he later sold. He is also the founder and president of the Professional Bucking Bull Association and the National Bull Riders Series. Mike served on the Advisory Board of the Southern Extreme Bull Riders. He is the CFO, Industry Liaison for ProBull Properties. Mike and his wife Kathy raise bucking bulls on their ranch in Lyman, SC. He is one of the original 300 members of the Rodeo Stock Registry the predecessor of the American Bucking Bull, Inc. and is also a member of the National Bucking Bull Association.
1113 Jordan Road
Lyman, SC 29365
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| 864-313-9024 |
| mike@pbbanow.com |
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| Tom Smith |
| NBRA President - PBBA - Board of Directors |
Tom Smith makes his living as a project manager on large industrial construction projects. He rode a few bulls in high school but competed in the bareback riding off and on for twenty years. "Building SEBRA the last three years has been extremely rewarding. I am looking forward to developing the NBR Series and the NBRA. When I started with SEBRA it had 40 events and 40 members, with a lot of hard work from everyone involved it became a world class association. Mike Porter has done the same with the PBBA. Working with Mike and Bob Cooper the NBRA and NBR Series is sure to be a winner."
PO Box 16233
Greenville, SC 29606 |
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| tom@pbbanow.com |
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| Bob Cooper |
| PBBA - Vice President of Operations - PBBA Board of Directors |
Bob Cooper is the owner of Ohio based "Rafter C Ranch" he is an active stock contractor in the PBR and PBBA and produces several top bull riding events. In the private sector Bob manages an electrical contracting business.
11695 Heath Rd
Chesterland, Ohio 44026
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| 216-374-4595 |
| bob@raftercbulls.com |
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| Rick Wagoner |
| PBBA - Board of Directors |
| Rick Wagoner of W-W Bucking Bulls LLC. brings over 25 years of rodeo production experience to the PBBA. The Wagoner Family has participated in Southeast rodeos since the 1950s. The Wagoner Ranch Rodeo Arena is a product of love support and a lot of hard work. Rick's lastest venture in bucking bulls has been highly successful with the development of PBR bull 644 "Code Blue". |
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| 336-687-6098 |
| wagonerranch@hotmail.com |
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| Ernie Treadway |
| PBBA - Vice President of Operations - Board of Directors |
Ernie Treadway has been in the rodeo business for longer than anyone can remember. Many top bucking bulls including "Chicken on a Chain" and "Southern Gangster" got their start under Ernie's care. Several stock contractors have benefited from Ernie's eye for a bucker and his home spun laid back advise.
166 Roanoke Rd.
Liberty, SC 29657 |
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| Rusty Rice |
| PBBA - Board of Directors |
| Rusty Rice brings experience in producing rodeos, bull ridings and NBHA barrel races. He owns and operates Rice Arena in Easley South Carolina. The covered arena is home to several equine based events. Rusty's kind nature has played a role in developing new bull riders to the sport. He and his wife enjoy training horses and are active in the community working with charities such as The American Cancer Society, and the Foothills Indian Club. |
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| 864-906-3632 |
| tammyrice2@aol.com |
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| Pat Cooper |
| PBBA - Board of Directors |
After achieving his goals in the reining horse world PBBA board member Pat Cooper turned his eye to the bucking bull industry. He serves as Ranch Foreman for the Rafter C Ranch and hauls bulls to PBBA and PBR events. Pat always has his eye on a new prospect.
11695 Heath Rd
Chesterland, Ohio 44026
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| patrick@raftercbulls.com |
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| Danny Scroggins |
| PBBA - Board of Directors |
| Danny Scroggins has a nack for being in the right place at the right time. Danny was in the truck when the idea for the PBBA was conceived and has participated in its development ever since. He is a valuable team member of the Ernie Treadway Rodeo Company. |
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| Jimmy Walton |
| PBBA - Board of Directors |
| A part owner of W-W bucking Bulls LLC. Jimmy played a part in the discovery of bucking bull 644 "Code Blue". His personal experiences in the business world promises to bring value to the PBBA. |
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| Kathy Klein-Porter |
| Secretary - Treasurer |
| Kathy has been the PBBA Secretary - Treasurer since the PBBA was created. She takes entries, secretaries most of the PBBA events & manages the Calcutta. Its her organizational skills that keeps the PBBA events running smoothly, that and her ability to keep Mike & the stock contractors in line. Kathy also owns her own bull and a few cows. She is retired from over 25 years as an administrator in the medical industry. |
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| Kathy@pbbanow.com |
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| Ryan Radford |
| NBRA - Contestant Director - North Carolina |
Ryan Radford is a veteran bull rider The 2007 SEBRA Champion also has held cards in the IPRA, SRA and PBR. He is known for his leadership and integrity. Ryan is one of the nicest guys going down the road and is well respected by his peers. He is often called upon to assist producers with promotional activities. A true champion in and outside of the arena.
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| Blaine Whipp |
| NBRA - Contestant Director - Maryland |
Blain Whipp is a two time IPRA World Champion Bull Rider, a IBR Champion, SEBRA Reserve Champion. He has won the average at multiple finals and has competed at all levels of professional bull riding. If your afraid to hear the answer don't ask him the question, cause Blaine Whipp tells it like he sees it. He has always offered good sound advice to rookies and peers alike. He is respected by producers, contractors and his fellow cowboys.
Myersville, Maryland |
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| Chance Riley |
| NBRA - Contestant Director - Northern Ohio |
Chance Riley is a top bull rider from the buckeye state. He has won several regional titles. He ended the 2008 SEBRA season in 6th place and the 2007 SEBRA season in 12th place as well as qualifing for the NABA finals. The well respected cowboy does a great job performing interviews and promoting events.
Seville, OH |
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| 330-351-3860 |
| crseville@aol.com |
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| Brian Conzett |
| NBRA - Contestant Director - Southern Ohio |
Brain Conzett a Southeast Ohio cowboy first entered the arena in 1998, competeing in junior and high school rodeo events. He has proven to be a strong contestant riding in the NABA and SEBRA. Brian is respected by his peers and stock contractors. He can be depended on to help producers with event promotion.
Lore City, Ohio |
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| bullridinfool-19@yahoo.com |
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| Tammy Rice |
| NBRA - Barrel Racing Director |
| Tammy Rice has been a barrel racing competitor since a child. She and her husband own and operate Rice Arena in Easley, South Carolina. Tammy serves the barrel racing industry as the District Director for NBHA SC-01. She enjoys training horses and working with charity events. |
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| 864-320-3227 |
| tammyrice2@aol.com |
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| Tommy Jones |
| NBRA - Contestant Director - Tennessee |
Tommy Jones is a top bull rider from La Follette, Tennessee. He was the 2007 SEBRA Rookie of the Year and finished the in the top five in 2007 and 2008. He is well traveled competing in PBR events. Tommy is a top pick for sponsors and producers, he is often assisting with event promotions.
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