The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo board of directors met Tuesday, June 29, to elect new leadership for the 2022 Rodeo, set for Feb. 28 – March 20.
Chairman of the Board
Brady F. Carruth was re-elected as chairman of the board. He serves as president of Gulf Coast Capital Corp. Carruth joined the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 1970, and in 1982, he joined the Lamb Auction Committee, becoming the committee chair in 1996. He was elected to the board of directors in 1991. In 1998, he was appointed a Show vice president, serving as officer in charge of the Ladies’ Go Texan, Ladies’ Season Box, School Art, Special Children’s and Western Art committees. Carruth has been a member of the Rodeo’s Executive Committee since 2013. Visit rodeohouston.com/About-Us/Our- Team/Volunteers to read his full biography.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee includes the chairman of the board, the past chairmen of the board for each of the immediately preceding nine years, and at least five members who are elected at large from the board of directors.
Re-elected:
- WarnerErvin
- RayHinsley
- P. “Hap” Hunnicutt
- ParkerJohnson
- Kelly J. Larkin,D.
- Pat MannPhillips
- WesleySinor
- RobbieSmith
- Joe VanMatre
Non-elected members (past presidents and chairmen of the board)
- JimBloodworth
- Don D.Jordan
- Jack A.Lyons
- H. “Steve” Stevens
- JimWinne
Lifetime members:
- Don A.Buckalew
- Tilman J.Fertitta
- WayneHollis
- Ed McMahon
- ChrisRichardson
- Charles R. “Butch”Robinson
- John O.Smith
- Paul G.Somerville
- Keith A.Steffek
- James M. “Jim” Windham
Officers
The board re-elected Dr. Chris Boleman, president and CEO; Jennifer Hazelton, chief financial officer and corporate treasurer; and Sherry Hibbert, general counsel and corporate secretary, for 2022. Eighteen vice presidents, elected for one-year terms, supervise the activities of the Rodeo’s more than 35,000 volunteers serving on 109 different committees.
- Thomas J. BakerIII
- LarryBiediger
- Bryan J.Blonder
- RobertClay
- EdDeCora
- AlanFolger
- Juan C.Garcia
- JohnGiannukos
- JohnGlithero
- R. “Butch”Guerrero
- BillHanna
- AliciaJimerson
- MichelleLilie
- Emmett O. Story
- ScottSullivan
- ChrisUnderbrink
- Duncan Underwood
- TonyaYurgensen-Jacks
Board of Directors
At the annual membership meeting on June 29, the general membership elected 23 new directors to the Rodeo’s board:
- AnnetteBisby
- ShaneBoatman
- WalterCampbell
- Robert “Dallas” Garrison
- DallasHall
- Preston Hall
- CarsonJoachim
- TysonKennedy
- RussellMachann
- Aimee Coates Monteverde
- Orlando “Bob” Nelson
- ClintOrms
- Robert Pike
- Keith R.Powell
- CareyRobertson
- MichaelSachs
- Shane Shepperd
- TarynSims
- David Smith
- ScottTownsend
- JohnVachala
- RyanWasaff
- Randy “Blake”Wise
Lifetime Directors
In addition, seven directors were honored with the status of lifetime director for their dedicated service to the Rodeo:
- MikeChambers
- ChuckDavis
- GaryDeitcher
- Lawrence SLevy
- RobNeblett
- Robert Paine
- OzellPrice
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage and provides year-round educational support within the community. Since its beginning in 1932, the Rodeo has committed more than $500 million to the youth of Texas and education. The 2022 Rodeo is scheduled for Feb. 28 – March 20. The 2022 World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest is scheduled for Feb. 24 – 26. For more information, visit rodeohouston.com and connect with #RODEOHOUSTON online via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for all the latest news.