Founding Member of IGRA in 1985
IGRA Hall of Fame:
2004 | Greg Olson |
2005 | John King | (CGRA, ILGRA) |
2006 | Candy Bell | (GSGRA) |
2008 | Chuck Browning | (SRA, SGRA) |
2011 | Bob Pimentel, Jr | (NMGRA) |
2012 | Brian Helander | (NMGRA) |
2014 | Ron Trusley |
2015 | Lewis Sanders | (GSGRA, ASGRA) |
2016 | Andy Anaya | (TGRA, OGRA, RRRA) |
2016 | Dennis Terrell | (TGRA, RRRA) |
IGRA Officers and Staff:
1986 - 1996 | Jeff Coon | IGRA Treasurer |
1991 - 1992 | Bob Pimentel, Jr | 5th IGRA President |
1991 - 2004 | Ron Trusley | IGRA Secretary (14 years) |
1997 | John King | Interim IGRA Treasurer |
2005 - 2009 | Brian Helander | 10th IGRA President |
2013 - 2014 | Brian Helander | Public Relations Spokesperson |
2016 - 2017 | Ron Trusley | IGRA Secretary |
AGRA Trustees to IGRA Board:
1986 - 1991 | John King |
1992 - 1994 | Larry Jones |
1995 - 1997 | Dan Iversen |
1998 - 2000 | Chuck Browning (Chair in '99 & '00) |
2001 - 2002 | Bob Pimentel, Jr. |
2003 | Brian Helander |
2004 - 2006 | John King |
2007 - 2015 | Ron Trusley |
2016 - 2017 | Bob Pimentel, Jr. |
2018 | Michael Brent |
IGRA Royalty:
1990 | Ms. 2nd Runner Up | Donna Bell |
1990 | Miss | Moosala (Mark Church) |
1991 | Ms. 1st Runner Up | Colleen Barry |
1991 | Miss | Hollie Woods (David Anaya) |
1993 | Ms. 2nd Runner Up | Teri Rowe |
1994 | Ms. 2nd Runner Up | Terry Filoon |
1994 | Miss 1st Runner Up | Victoria London (Scott Tickler) |
1995 | Miss 1st Runner Up | Gilda Fatale (Rodney Shanks) |
1996 | Ms. 2nd Runner Up | Julia Wilson |
1996 | Miss 2nd Runner Up | Adrienne Alexander (Jason Mattern) |
1997 | Mr. 2nd Runner Up | Clyde Mitter |
1997 | Ms | Sherry Reedy |
1998 | Mr | Kurt McGregor |
1998 | Ms. 1st Runner Up | T.J. Alvis |
1999 | Miss 2nd Runner Up | Nichelle (Rick Nichols) |
2000 | Ms. 1st Runner Up | Lacey Edwards |
2000 | Miss 2nd Runner Up | Eria Alexander (Gary Miller) |
2001 | Miss | Victoria London (Scott Tickler) |
2003 | Mr. 1st Runner Up | Patrick Lose |
2003 | Ms. 2nd Runner Up | Gaylia Young |
2003 | Miss 1st Runner Up | Pussy LeHoot (Kevin McSweeny) |
2004 | Ms. 2nd Runner Up | Marty Wolfe |
2004 | Miss 1st Runner Up | Lady Casondra (Daniel Dodd) |
2005 | Ms | Gaylia Young |
2005 | Miss | Pussy LeHoot (Kevin McSweeny) |
2006 | Mr. 1st Runner Up | Gary Rushton (stepped down during the year) |
2008 | Mr | Gary Rushton |
2009 | Mr. 2nd Runner Up | Michael Butts |
2009 | Ms | Sharon Starks |
2009 | Miss 2nd Runner Up | Pussy LeHoot (Kevin McSweeny) |
2010 | Mr. 1st Runner Up | Travis James (stepped down during the year) |
2010 | Miss | Ionna Doublewide (Kyle Ross) |
2011 | Mr | Michael Butts |
2011 | Ms | Sharon Starks |
2016 | MsTer. 1st Runner Up | Rusty Bolts (Sharon Starks) |
2016 | Miss 2nd Runner-Up | Mipsy Mikels (Michael Butts) |
2017 | Mr | Mark Christensen |
2017 | Miss 1st Runner Up | Nikki Starr (Jayme Christensen-Walker) |
IGRA Committee Chairs:
1986 | Ron Trusley | Bylaws & Standing Rules |
1987 | Ron Trusley | Bylaws & Standing Rules (Co-Chair) |
1988 - 1991 | Ron Trusley | Bylaws & Standing Rules |
1994 - 2004 | Ron Trusley | Rodeo Handbook |
2000 - 2004 | Ron Trusley | Membership/Credentials |
2007 -2008 | Ron Trusley | Auditors/Secretaries/Scorekeepers (Co-Chair) |
2009 -2013 | Ron Trusley | Auditors/Secretaries/Scorekeepers |
2012 | Ron Trusley | Joint Certification |
1987 | Ron Sitzwohl-Keenan | Membership (Vice Chair) |
1987 | Dan Iversen | Rodeo Rules (Vice Chair) |
1988 | Dan Iversen | Rodeo Rules |
1989 | Dan Iversen | Rodeo Rules (Co-Chair) |
1990 - 1994 | Dan Iversen | Rodeo Rules |
1998 | Dan Iversen | Finals Rodeo |
1989 - 2002 | John King | Audit |
1988 - 1992 | John King | Rodeo Handbook |
1989 & 1990 | John King | Finals Rodeo |
1992 & 1997 | John King | Finals Rodeo |
2002 | John King | Budget |
2003 | Bob Pimentel, Jr | IGRA Convention |
1991 | David Anaya | Marketing/Media & Public Relations |
1993 - 1994 | Larry Jones | Rodeo Growth |
1994 | Lewis Sanders | Budget (GSGRA, ASGRA) |
2000 - 2001 | Chuck Browning | Contestant Liaison |
2007 - 2012 | Chuck Browning | Rodeo Rules (Co-Chair) |
2012 | Chuck Browning | Bylaws Implementation |
2012 | Chuck Browning | Rodeo Rules |
2011 | Michael Butts | Community Outreach & Fundraising (Mr. IGRA) |
2011 | Sharon Starks | Community Outreach & Fundraising (Ms. IGRA) |
2000 - 2004 | Brian Helander | Health & Safety |
2015 | Ron Trusley | Auditors/Secretaries/Scorekeepers |
2015 | Ron Trusley | Rodeo Officials |
2017 | Ron Trusley | Membership |
Certified IGRA Rodeo Officials:
1987 - | Jim Cunningham | Arena Director (Grandfathered In) |
1987 - | Jim Cunningham | Rodeo Judge (Grandfathered In) |
1987 - 2017 | Ron Trusley | Rodeo Secretary (Grandfathered In) |
1990 - 2017 | Ron Trusley | Scorekeeper |
1987 - 1990 | Ron Sitzwohl-Keenan | Rodeo Secretary (Grandfathered In) |
1987 - 1997 | Jeff Coon | Rodeo Secretary (Grandfathered In) |
1990 - 1997 | Jeff Coon | Scorekeeper |
1994 - 2000 | Mark McCrory | Chute Coordinator |
1996 - 1998 | Linda Hoffman | Scorekeeper |
1996 - 1997 | Sherry Reedy | Scorekeeper |
1997 | Sherry Reedy | Secretary |
2005 - 2010 | Panda Champion | Chute Coordinator |
2016 - 2017 | Heather Murray | Arena Director (ARGRA) |
2016 - 2017 | Heather Murray | Chute Coordinator |
2016 - 2017 | Michael Kaplan | Rodeo Secretary (ARGRA, NMGRA) |
Non-Certified Rodeo Personnel (i.e.: Announcers, Clowns, etc.):
1997 - 2011 | Lewis Sanders | Announcer |
2005 - | Jason Delto | Rodeo Clown |
IGRA President's Award:
1988, 1996 | John King |
1990, 1994, 1997, 2006 | Ron Trusley |
1993 | Dan Iversen |
1994 | Jeff Coon |
2004 | Brian Helander |
2019 | Michael Butts |
The Wayne Jakino Western Lifestyle Award:
IGRA International Award:
1987 | Jeff Coon |
1990 | Dan Iversen |
1990, 1999 | Ron Trusley |
1996, 1998 | Curt Gilley |
1996, 2003 | John King |
1996 | Artie Michaelies |
1996 | Bob Oxford |
2003 | Bob Pimentel |
2003 | Kevin McSweeny (aka Pussy LeHoot) |
2005 | Jodi Hines |
2006 | Brian Helander |
2006 | Chuck Browning |
2016 | Kevin McSweeny (aka Pussy LeHoot) |
IGRA Director's Award:
1988, 2005, 2008 | Ron Trusley |
1996 | David Anaya (aka Hollie Woods) |
1996 | Jodi Hines |
1996 | John King |
1997 | Tim Dougherty |
1998 | Dan Iverson |
1998 | Scott Tickler (aka Victoria London) |
1999 | Bob Pimentel |
2000 | Artie Michaelis |
2005, 2008 | Ron Trusley |
The Director's Award was discontinued after 2008. |
IGRA Trustee's Award:
1987 - 1992 | Dan Iversen |
1988 - 1989 | Greg Olson |
1992 | Larry Jones |
1993 | Candy Bell |
1994 | Dennis Terrell |
1996 | Claire Miller |
1996 | Ken Poplin |
1997 | Greg Luther III |
1998 | Jodi Hines |
1999 , 2001, 2003, 2005 | Brian Helander |
1999 | Timmer Kennell |
2003, 2008 | Chuck Browning |
2007 | John King |
2010 | Keenan Allen |
2010 | Clinton Bartlett |
2014 | Greg Begay |
IGRA World Gay Rodeo Finals Rodeo Directors:
1989 - 1990 | John King |
1992 | John King |
1997 | John King |
1998 | Dan Iversen |
2009 | Bob Pimemtel, Jr. |
AGRA Rodeo Directors:
Arizona Gay Rodeo: |
1986 - 1988 | John King |
Road Runner Regional Rodeo: |
1989 - 1993 | John King |
1994 - 1995 | Ron Trusley |
1996 | Tim Dougherty |
1997 | Dan Iversen |
1998 | Ron Trusley |
1999 | Bob Pimentel, Jr. |
2000 - 2001 | Ron Trusley |
2002 | Bob Pimentel, Jr. |
2003 | Bob Pimentel, Jr. and John Frank |
2004 - 2006 | Dan Iversen |
2007 - 2009 | Ron Trusley |
2010 | Jorge Ramirez |
2011 - 2012 | George Immerso |
2013 - 2014 | John King and Bob Pimentel, Jr. |
2015 - 2017 | Bob Pimentel, Jr. |
Saguaro Regional Rodeo: |
1992 | Jeffrey A. Parker |
1993 | Mark Miller |
1994 | Bob Janssen and George Kaminski |
1995 | Tommy "R.T." Ragan |
1996 | Shelly O'Brien and George Plentzas |
1997 | Richard Gerardi |
1998 | Terry Delaney |
IGRA Men's World Gay Rodeo Finals Buckle Winners:
1987 All-Around Cowboy | Greg Olson |
1987 Bull Riding | Keith Thompson |
1987 Bareback Bronc | Greg Olson |
1987 Calf Roping on Foot | Larry Jones |
1988 All-Around Cowboy | Greg Olson |
1988 Bull Riding | Greg Olson |
1988 Bareback Bronc | Keith Thompson |
1988 Wild Cow Riding | Greg Olson |
1988 Chute Dogging | Greg Olson |
1988 Barrel Race | Larry Jones |
1988 Flag Race | Larry Gunter |
1988 Calf Roping on Foot | Gary Newman |
1988 Breakaway Roping | Greg Olson |
1988 Team Roping Header | Larry Jones |
1988 Team Roping Heeler | Greg Olson |
1988 Goat Dressing | Greg Olson |
1988 Goat Dressing | Dan Iverson |
1988 Steer Decorating | Greg Olson |
1988 Steer Decorating | Dan Iverson |
1988 Wild Drag Race | Gary Newman |
1988 Wild Drag Race | Keith Thompson |
1989 All-Around Cowboy | Greg Olson |
1989 Bareback Bronc | Kelly Beckham |
1989 Steer / Wild Cow Riding | Greg Olson |
1989 Pole Bending | Greg Olson |
1989 Flag Race | Randy Sellers |
1989 Calf Roping on Foot | Larry Jones |
1989 Breakaway Roping | Larry Jones |
1989 Team Roping Header | Larry Jones |
1989 Team Roping Heeler | Greg Olson |
1990 All-Around Cowboy | Greg Olson |
1990 Barrel Race | Greg Olson |
1990 Flag Race | John Mixon |
1890 Breakaway Roping | Larry Jones |
1990 Team Roping Header | Larry Jones |
1990 Team Roping Heeler | Greg Olson |
1991 All-Around Cowboy | Greg Olson |
1991 Steer / Wild Cow Riding | Greg Olson |
1991 Calf Roping on Foot | Greg Olson |
1991 Goat Dressing | Greg Olson |
1991 Goat Dressing | Dan Iversen |
1991 Wild Drag Race | Dan Iversen |
1991 Wild Drag Race | Greg Olson |
1992 All-Around Cowboy | Greg Olson |
1992 Steer / Wild Cow Riding | Greg Olson |
1992 Pole Bending | Greg Olson |
1992 Calf Roping on Foot | Andy Anaya (TGRA, OGRA, RRRA) |
1992 Breakaway Roping | Andy Anaya |
1992 Goat Dressing | Greg Olson) |
1992 Goat Dressing | Dan Iversen |
1993 All-Around Cowboy | Andy Anaya |
1993 Calf Roping on Foot | Andy Anaya |
1993 Team Roping Header | Larry Jones |
1993 Team Roping Heeler | Greg Olson |
1993 Wild Drag Race | Eric Smith |
1993 Wild Drag Race | Wayne Black |
1994 All-Around Cowboy | Dennis Terrell (TGRA, RRRA) |
1994 Pole Bending | Kris Eisenhut |
1994 Flag Race | Kris Eisenhut |
1994 Calf Roping on Foot | Dennis Terrell |
1994 Breakaway Roping | Dennis Terrell |
1994 Team Roping Header | Dennis Terrell |
1994 Team Roping Heeler | Andy Anaya |
1994 Steer Decorating | Dennis Terrell |
1994 Steer Decorating | Andy Anaya |
1995 All-Around Cowboy | Dennis Terrell |
1995 Chute Dogging | Dennis Terrell |
1995 Barrel Race | Dennis Terrell |
1995 Team Roping Header | Andy Anaya |
1995 Team Roping Heeler | James Terrell |
1995 Goat Dressing | Dan Iversen |
1995 Wild Drag Race | Andy Anaya |
1995 Wild Drag Race | Dennis Terrell |
1996 All-Around Cowboy | Andy Anaya |
1996 Bull Riding | James Terrell |
1996 Barrel Race | Andy Anaya |
1996 Pole Bending | Andy Anaya |
1996 Flag Race | Andy Anaya |
1996 Calf Roping on Foot | Andy Anaya |
1996 Breakaway Roping | Andy Anaya |
1996 Team Roping Header | Andy Anaya |
1996 Team Roping Heeler | James Terrell |
1996 Wild Drag Race | Andy Anaya |
1996 Wild Drag Race | James Terrell |
1997 All-Around Cowboy | Dennis Terrell |
1997 Barrel Race | Rick Manucy |
1997 Pole Bending | Andy Anaya |
1997 Breakaway Roping | Dennis Terrell |
1997 Team Roping Header | Dennis Terrell |
1997 Team Roping Heeler | Andy Anaya |
1998 All-Around Cowboy | Dennis Terrell |
1998 Steer Riding | Chuck Browning |
1998 Chute Dogging | Chuck Browning |
1998 Barrel Race | Dennis Terrell |
1998 Calf Roping on Foot | Andy Anaya |
1998 Breakaway Roping | Andy Anaya |
1998 Goat Dressing | Chuck Browning |
1998 Goat Dressing | Brian Helander |
1998 Wild Drag Race | Dennis Terrell |
1999 All-Around Cowboy | Andy Anaya |
1999 Bull Riding | Chuck Browning |
1999 Chute Dogging | Chuck Browning |
1999 Steer Decorating | Chuck Browning |
1999 Steer Decorating | Brian Helander |
1999 Wild Drag Race | Andy Anaya |
1999 Wild Drag Race | Dennis Terrell |
2000 Bareback Bronc | Chuck Browning |
2000 Chute Dogging | Brian Helander |
2000 Pole Bending | Andy Anaya |
2000 Team Roping Header | Andy Anaya |
2001 All-Around Cowboy | Andy Anaya |
2001 Chute Dogging | Chuck Browning |
2001 Barrel Race | Andy Anaya |
2001 Pole Bending | Andy Anaya |
2001 Calf Roping on Foot | Andy Anaya |
2001 Team Roping Heeler | Andy Anaya |
2002 Bull Riding | Chuck Browning |
2002 Goat Dressing | Chuck Browning |
2002 Goat Dressing | Brian Helander |
2004 Bull Riding | Chuck Browning |
2004 Chute Dogging | Brian Helander |
2005 Bull Riding | Chuck Browning |
2005 Barrel Race | Rick Manucy |
2005 Calf Roping on Foot | Chuck Browning |
2006 Bull Riding | Shaggy |
2006 Chute Dogging | Brian Helander |
2006 Wild Drag Race | Brian Helander |
2007 Wild Drag Race | Mitch Peterson |
2008 Bull Riding | Chuck Browning |
2008 Chute Dogging | Brian Helander |
2008 Goat Dressing | Chuck Browning |
2008 Goat Dressing | Brian Helander |
2008 Steer Decorating | Mitch Peterson |
2009 Pole Bending | Robert Brown |
2009 Breakaway Roping | Greg Begay |
2010 Barrel Race | Rick Manucy |
2010 Pole Bending | Robert Brown |
2010 Wild Drag Race | Kennan Allen |
2014 All-Around Cowboy | Greg Begay |
2014 Wild Drag Race | Greg Begay |
2015 All-Around Cowboy | Greg Begay |
2015 Pole Bending | Greg Begay |
2015 Flag Race | Greg Begay |
2015 Breakaway Roping | Greg Begay |
2015 Barrel Race | Rick Manucy |
2016 Calf Roping on Foot | Greg Begay |
IGRA Women's World Gay Rodeo Finals Buckle Winners:
1987 Chute Dogging | Donna Bell |
1987 Breakaway Roping | Debbie Root |
1990 Chute Dogging | Colleen Barry |
1991 Wild Drag Race | Donna Bell |
1992 Bull Riding | Candy Bell (GSGRA) |
1992 Steer / Wild Cow Riding | Candy Bell |
1992 Calf Roping on Foot | Becky Watts |
1993 Wild Drag Race | Teri Rowe |
1993 Steer Riding | Candy Bell |
1995 Bareback Bronc | Claire Miller |
1998 Bareback Bronc | Candy Bell |
1998 Calf Roping on Foot | Sandra Anaya |
1998 Woman Rookie of the Year | Tonya Gates |
1999 Bull Riding | Candy Bell |
1999 Bareback Bronc | Candy Bell |
1999 Steer Riding | Candy Bell |
1999 Calf Roping on Foot | Sandra Anaya |
1999 Wild Drag Race | Sandra Anaya |
2000 Woman Rookie of the Year | Nicole Phelps |
2000 Bareback Bronc | Candy Bell |
2000 Steer Riding | Candy Bell |
2000 Breakaway Roping | Sandra Anaya |
2000 Wild Drag Race | Sandra Anaya |
2002 Bull Riding | Michael Montoya (Changed Gender in Protest New Rule) |