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CEO - Bucky Lamb
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 economic driver in Austin. His motto is dream big and make it happen.
Senior Manager - Katy Blankinship
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
Senior Manager - Johnny Philipello
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
Marketing Manager - Jennie Richmond
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
Entertainment Coordinator - Christy Bowen
Christy 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 the hilarious dog riding cowboy monkey! Email: Christy@RodeoAustin.com
Exhibits Coordinator - Lindsay Clarke
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
Operations Coordinator - Stephen Kosub
Stephen 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: Stephen@RodeoAustin.com
Corporate Relations Coordinator - Erica Schuckies
Erica 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 6th largest indoor regular season ProRodeo. Email: Erica@RodeoAustin.com
Controller - Cassie Edmonds
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
Executive Assistant - Vanessa Sugrue
Vanessa coordinates executive functions as well as the volunteer membership program: over 1,000 folks who help make the event possible! Email: Vanessa@RodeoAustin.com
Ticket Coordinator - Jacklyn Moore
Everyone’s best friend, Jacklyn runs the rodeo and concert ticket programs. She can find you the best seat in the house whether its Season Tickets, Xtreme Seats or a Group Package! Email: Jacklyn@RodeoAustin.com
Marketing Coordinator - Jennifer Paladino
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