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• Bucky Lamb - CEO

  The buck stops here: Bucky oversees all functions of the organization and rustles up lofty goals and bold visions for the future making Rodeo Austin the third largest event economic driver in Austin. His motto is dream big and make it happen.
  

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• Katy Blankinship - Senior Manager

  Katy works closely with our top partners to produce a one-of-a-kind, family friendly event for more than 300,000 people. She has a role in most all aspects of the organization – our very own Jill of all trades! Email: Katy@RodeoAustin.com
  

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• Johnny Philipello - Senior Manager

  From livestock to carnival, Johnny is preserving western heritage and growing competitive events. Also the resident IT guy, he pushes the envelope and keeps the organization on the cutting edge. Email: Johnny@RodeoAustin.com

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• Jennie Richmond - Marketing Manager

  Jennie makes sure the message gets out that Rodeo Austin is the entertainment destination for Texas and beyond and a top non-profit. Rodeo Austin’s cheerleader! Email: Jennie@RodeoAustin.com
  

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• Lindsay Clarke - Exhibits Coordinator

  Lindsay brings the most delicious fair food, best shopping and Austin’s largest carnival to the Fairgrounds each year. Her favorite fair food? Corn dogs of course! Email: Lindsay@RodeoAustin.com

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• Cassie Edmonds - Controller

  Cassie is all about bucks – Scholarship bucks! She runs the financial components of the non-profit including awarding millions in college scholarships. Email: Cassie@RodeoAustin.com
  

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• Vanessa Sugrue - Executive Assistant

  Vanessa coordinates executive functions as well as the volunteer membership program: over 1,500 folks who help make the event possible! Email: Vanessa@RodeoAustin.com

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• Jennifer Paladino - Marketing Coordinator

  Jennifer keeps everyone up to date on what's going on at Rodeo Austin through the traditional advertising and public relations campaigns and with Rodeo Tech, our new technology campaign. Email: Jennifer@RodeoAustin.com

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• Aaron Baros - Operations Coordinator

  Aaron is the honorary mayor of the small city we call the Fairgrounds. From Rockin’ A Ranch to the carnival, he meticulously orchestrates grounds set up and layout. Also known as the office "MacGyver" he can fix almost any problem. Email: Aaron@RodeoAustin.com
  

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• Haley Harrison - Corporate Relations Coordinator

  Haley works to keep our 70+ corporate sponsors in the spotlight, branding our events with national and local companies. She also rounds up the world's toughest cowboys and cowgirls for the 5th largest indoor regular season ProRodeo. Email: Haley@RodeoAustin.com

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• Katherine Jolly Thigpen - Entertainment Coordinator

  Katherine will keep your feet tapping to the more than 100 bands that she books during the Fair & Rodeo. And don’t forget those adorable racing pigs and world renowned Charro! Email: Katherine@RodeoAustin.com

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• Mitchell McDermott - Ticket Coordinator

  Everyone’s best friend,Mitchell runs the rodeo and concert ticket programs. He can find you the best seat in the house whether its Season Tickets, Xtreme Seats or a Group Package! Email: Mitchell@RodeoAustin.com
  

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• Katie Richmond - Competitive Events Coordinator

  Katie and Amanda make running the nation’s 8th largest junior livestock show look easy by hosting more than 6,000 entries each year. Lambs and Turkeys and Barrows, oh my! Email: Katie@RodeoAustin.com

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• Amanda Sudduth - Competitive Events Coordinator

  Amanda and Katie make running the nation’s 8th largest junior livestock show look easy by hosting more than 6,000 entries each year. Lambs and Turkeys and Barrows, oh my! Email: Amanda@RodeoAustin.com