2016 Honored Guest
Each year HALO invites many special which range from a variety of backgrounds. From prior military service, to law enforcement, movie stars, professional athletes, popular singers/bands, CEOs and much more! If you never had a chance to meet some of our countries finest, most popular, or famous, you don't want to miss an opportunity like this! Not to forget our awesome wounded veterans you would be supporting. To buy tickets to our event, click here!
This year we have the privilege in having the below special guest confirmed for our "Weekend to Remember!"
This year we have the privilege in having the below special guest confirmed for our "Weekend to Remember!"
John Fogelman - NYPD
John Fogelman was born and raised in Long Island NY. John became a NYC Police Officer in 1990 til present. John worked patrol in the Transit Dist 1 and 32 , 75 Pct 44 Pct, and was an undercover in Narcotics where he was promoted to Detective. John then transferred to the Warrant Division where he was sworn in as Special US Deputy Marshal and assigned to the Regional Fugitive Task Force. John supports our Military and wanted to do something to help our Heroic Veterans.
Gordon Brown III - NYPD
Gordon Brown III was born in New York, NY and raised about an hour outside of the city. After college, Gordon joined the NYPD and worked as a patrolman in the 44 precinct, just like his father did before him. He was promoted to detective while working in the Bronx Warrants Squad. Gordon remained there for ten years and was then selected to join the NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force. Gordon is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hunting and fishing with his teenage sons. Gordon's dad is a VietNam combat veteran and has played a huge role in his family's love of God and country.
Chris Dukes - NYPD
Chris Dukes was born and raised in Upstate NY and went to College for Criminal Justice. Chris became a NYC Police Officer in 1994 and worked patrol in the 52nd Pct for 7 years when he became a Warrant Investigator and was promoted to Detective. Chris spent 15 years in the Warrant Squad and was recently sworn in a a Special US Deputy Marshal and assigned to the Regional Fugitive Task Force. Chris supports our Military and wanted to do something to help our Heroic Veterans.
Army Spc. - Gus Cabarcas - Ret. NYPD / Community Development Manager Hope For the Warriors
I was born in Colombia, South America and moved to the U.S. in 1978. I was raised in Queens, N.Y. and also Long Island, NY. I enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in the rank of Specialist E- 4 in 1989.
I joined the New York City Police Department in January of 1992. After graduating from the Police Academy, I was assigned to Transit District 1 located in Mid-Town Manhattan patrolling the N.Y. City subway system. In 1996, I was transferred to the 10th Pct. located in the Chelsea section of Manhattan. In 2001, I was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and was assigned to the Housing Bureau PSA-3 located in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn. On September 11, 2001 I was one of many New York City police officers who responded to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. I have a total of over 500 hours spent both at Ground Zero in the landfill in Staten Island. In 2002, I was assigned to the Operations Unit directly reporting to the Chief of Department for the NYPD.
In 2005, I was selected to represent the NYPD response team in New Orleans for Hurricane Katrina, for search and rescue operations.
In 2008 I was promoted to the rank of Sergeant Special Assignment and retired from the New York City Police Department in October of 2012.
During my career I was awarded (1) Meritorious Police Duty medal and (4) Excellent Police Duty Medals. I also received a Unit citation in 1994 (Transit District 1) and in 2010 (Operations Unit) in addition to Hurricane Katrina and World Trade Center response medals.
I’m currently the Community Development Manager for Hope For The Warriors® in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area. My responsibilities include developing relationships and outreach within the community.
I reside in McKinney, Texas with my wife of 22 years and two children, Christina (12 yrs. old) and Jason (11 yrs. old).
I joined the New York City Police Department in January of 1992. After graduating from the Police Academy, I was assigned to Transit District 1 located in Mid-Town Manhattan patrolling the N.Y. City subway system. In 1996, I was transferred to the 10th Pct. located in the Chelsea section of Manhattan. In 2001, I was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and was assigned to the Housing Bureau PSA-3 located in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn. On September 11, 2001 I was one of many New York City police officers who responded to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. I have a total of over 500 hours spent both at Ground Zero in the landfill in Staten Island. In 2002, I was assigned to the Operations Unit directly reporting to the Chief of Department for the NYPD.
In 2005, I was selected to represent the NYPD response team in New Orleans for Hurricane Katrina, for search and rescue operations.
In 2008 I was promoted to the rank of Sergeant Special Assignment and retired from the New York City Police Department in October of 2012.
During my career I was awarded (1) Meritorious Police Duty medal and (4) Excellent Police Duty Medals. I also received a Unit citation in 1994 (Transit District 1) and in 2010 (Operations Unit) in addition to Hurricane Katrina and World Trade Center response medals.
I’m currently the Community Development Manager for Hope For The Warriors® in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area. My responsibilities include developing relationships and outreach within the community.
I reside in McKinney, Texas with my wife of 22 years and two children, Christina (12 yrs. old) and Jason (11 yrs. old).
Chris McDonough - TransUnion
Chris McDonough is a retired Law Enforcement Homicide Detective from the Oceanside Police Department. Born in North Carolina both of his parents served in the US Marine Corp and are buried in Arlington National Cemetery. MGYSGT John McDonough fought in WWII, Korea and Vietnam and was a survivor of Fox Company in the Chosin reservoir. Chris is now an executive with Transunion he and his wife resides in Prosper Texas.
Ben Waldron - FN America
Ben Waldron, Law Enforcement Sales Manager for FN America, has been in law enforcement for over 21 years. Ben has worked with the DOJ in various Federal Task force groups from gangs to narcotics and has spent most of his career as an investigator. Ben is a SWAT instructor and a Texas Law Enforcement commission certified sniper. Ben has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security. Ben is married and has three kids and four step kids.
Navy EOD - MC Ken Falke (CEO Boulder Crest Retreat)
Mr. Falke is a 21-year combat veteran of the U.S. Navy EOD community and retired Master Chief Petty Officer. Ken is highly respected around the world and throughout the military and civilian counter- terrorism communities as an innovative and forward thinking leader in training and technology development. Ken serves as a subject matter expert for the Department of Defense, the Department of State, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Homeland Security and many foreign governments.
Under Ken’s entrepreneurial direction and leadership as the Founder of his first company, A-T Solutions, the company is a recognized international expert and valuable global asset in combating the war on terrorism. At the forefront of providing training and consulting services in the Anti- Counter- Terrorism industry today, A-T Solutions was named four consecutive years to the Annual Inc. 500/5000 fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. Also recognized in Entrepreneur Magazines’ Hot 500 List, the Washington Technology “Fast 50”, Smart CEO’s “Future 50”, and most recently the winner of the very prestigious Greater Washington Area Government Contractor Award in the category of companies $75M-$100M. In 2010, Ken was named as the Entrepreneur of the Year for the Fredericksburg, Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce and selected as a finalist in the prestigious Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year program.
Ken currently spends the majority of his time educating the public and private sectors on the issues surrounding the long-term care of our returning military personnel and their families from the last eleven years of war.
Ken is married to Julia Falke (for the last 30 years) and has two daughters Gennavieve (24) and Rhian (20).
Under Ken’s entrepreneurial direction and leadership as the Founder of his first company, A-T Solutions, the company is a recognized international expert and valuable global asset in combating the war on terrorism. At the forefront of providing training and consulting services in the Anti- Counter- Terrorism industry today, A-T Solutions was named four consecutive years to the Annual Inc. 500/5000 fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. Also recognized in Entrepreneur Magazines’ Hot 500 List, the Washington Technology “Fast 50”, Smart CEO’s “Future 50”, and most recently the winner of the very prestigious Greater Washington Area Government Contractor Award in the category of companies $75M-$100M. In 2010, Ken was named as the Entrepreneur of the Year for the Fredericksburg, Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce and selected as a finalist in the prestigious Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year program.
Ken currently spends the majority of his time educating the public and private sectors on the issues surrounding the long-term care of our returning military personnel and their families from the last eleven years of war.
Ken is married to Julia Falke (for the last 30 years) and has two daughters Gennavieve (24) and Rhian (20).
Sarah Fehrer (director of development - Boulder Crest Retreat)
Sarah Fehrer serves as Director of Development for Boulder Crest Retreat for Military and Veteran Wellness, overseeing all aspects of the organization’s fundraising and development activities. Sarah joined the Retreat’s Founder and Chairman in November 2011, to lead the capital campaign to build the Retreat. She is now spearheading the Retreat’s second fundraising campaign (Phase II) to enhance and expand the Retreat’s signature PATHH programming and long-term sustainment.
Sarah has more than 25 years of development and fundraising experience spanning the non-profit, association and political arenas. Sarah’s previous non-profit experience includes having served as Director of Corporate Relations for the Smithsonian Institution where she provided oversight for all corporate development activities for the Institution’s 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo. Within the association community, Sarah worked for the Manufacturing Institute and served as an Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in the position of Vice President for Corporate Development. Also an accomplished political fundraiser, Sarah held senior director-level fundraising positions at three national political party committees. Noteworthy special events, international and government experience early in her career include work for the 1992 World Exposition in Seville, Spain and the 1990 Economic Summit of Industrialized Nations. Sarah served in the White House, during the first Bush Administration.
Sarah has a special appreciation for Boulder Crest’s mission, having come from a family comprised of many veterans and grown up in a small town in upstate New York. She has a B.A. in Business Administration from St. Bonaventure University and resides in Catharpin, Virginia, with her husband and two children.
Sarah has more than 25 years of development and fundraising experience spanning the non-profit, association and political arenas. Sarah’s previous non-profit experience includes having served as Director of Corporate Relations for the Smithsonian Institution where she provided oversight for all corporate development activities for the Institution’s 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo. Within the association community, Sarah worked for the Manufacturing Institute and served as an Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in the position of Vice President for Corporate Development. Also an accomplished political fundraiser, Sarah held senior director-level fundraising positions at three national political party committees. Noteworthy special events, international and government experience early in her career include work for the 1992 World Exposition in Seville, Spain and the 1990 Economic Summit of Industrialized Nations. Sarah served in the White House, during the first Bush Administration.
Sarah has a special appreciation for Boulder Crest’s mission, having come from a family comprised of many veterans and grown up in a small town in upstate New York. She has a B.A. in Business Administration from St. Bonaventure University and resides in Catharpin, Virginia, with her husband and two children.
U.S. Army - Margaret Tiegen
Margaret Tiegen, wife of John “Tig” Tiegen, is a woman of courage and accomplishment in her own right. Margaret and Tig met in 1998 just before she enlisted in the United States Army where she served as a 63B light-wheeled diesel mechanic.
“Little but mighty” describes her military performance.
At a diminutive five feet two inches, Margaret exerted might through determination and a willingness to accept the challenges of her unit and compete with her fellow soldiers.
Margaret’s injuries resulted from her work as a mechanic on 5 ton trucks, Humvees and 2 and a half ton trucks as well as fuel tankers and water tankers; carrying replacement parts weighing up to 150 pounds over distances longer than a football field.
Demonstrating enthusiasm for all the opportunities offered to her unit, Margaret achieved her E-5 rank in just two years, won the truck rodeo on her base, and graduated first in her class for Vehicle Recovery. Margaret operated a huge military tow truck to recover up-ended trucks from ravines demonstrating her ability to operate heavy equipment with skill and accuracy.
The Tiegens were married shortly after she completed boot camp. Margaret deployed to Kuwait a few weeks after September 11, 2001 and completed her military service in 2002.
She returned to Kuwait as an overseas contractor for the next five years moving soldiers to and from camps in Kuwait and the “green zone” in Bagdad, Iraq.
While Tig continued his work as an overseas contractor, Margaret returned to Colorado to build their home outside of Colorado Springs. Doing much of the work herself, the home was completed in 18 months.
Currently, Margaret runs a small custom cake business from her home and raises their four-year-old twins with John “Tig”, her husband of 17 years.
“Little but mighty” describes her military performance.
At a diminutive five feet two inches, Margaret exerted might through determination and a willingness to accept the challenges of her unit and compete with her fellow soldiers.
Margaret’s injuries resulted from her work as a mechanic on 5 ton trucks, Humvees and 2 and a half ton trucks as well as fuel tankers and water tankers; carrying replacement parts weighing up to 150 pounds over distances longer than a football field.
Demonstrating enthusiasm for all the opportunities offered to her unit, Margaret achieved her E-5 rank in just two years, won the truck rodeo on her base, and graduated first in her class for Vehicle Recovery. Margaret operated a huge military tow truck to recover up-ended trucks from ravines demonstrating her ability to operate heavy equipment with skill and accuracy.
The Tiegens were married shortly after she completed boot camp. Margaret deployed to Kuwait a few weeks after September 11, 2001 and completed her military service in 2002.
She returned to Kuwait as an overseas contractor for the next five years moving soldiers to and from camps in Kuwait and the “green zone” in Bagdad, Iraq.
While Tig continued his work as an overseas contractor, Margaret returned to Colorado to build their home outside of Colorado Springs. Doing much of the work herself, the home was completed in 18 months.
Currently, Margaret runs a small custom cake business from her home and raises their four-year-old twins with John “Tig”, her husband of 17 years.
U.S. Army - Brent Casey
Mr. Brent Casey is Co-Founder and currently serving as the Executive Director of the Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation, a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization established in 2013 that pursues specific endeavors and goals through the vision of Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams. The Foundation encourages, with the assistance of the American public and community leaders, establishing permanent Gold Star Family Memorial Monuments in their communities throughout our country. Its purpose is to honor all Gold Star Families, who have sacrificed a loved one in the service of their country.
Mr. Casey is the Staff Photographer for the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and also serves on the Board of Directors for two other nonprofit organization's, Dogs Helping Heroes Inc. and Veterans Memorial Park of Kentucky Inc.
Mr. Casey is no stranger to the United States Military. He served as a combat medic with the 82nd Airborne Division during Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
As a non-commissioned officer combat medic he was awarded the parachute jump wings, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Good Conduct Medal,
Army Commendation Medal, Combat Medical Badge and Meritorious Service Badge.
Currently, he is a Doctoral Candidate in Strategic Management at Sullivan University, Louisville, Kentucky. His Bachelors and Masters Degree are in Business Administration – Management.
Mr. Casey's passion is traveling the country alongside his hero, his grandfather, Woody Williams, educating the public about the importance of recognizing and honoring Gold Star Families and the sacrifices they have made for us.
Mr. Casey says, "We must make sure Gold Star Families and their heroes are never forgotten, and we are doing that in every state and many communities, through the establishment of Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments."
Mr. Casey is the Staff Photographer for the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and also serves on the Board of Directors for two other nonprofit organization's, Dogs Helping Heroes Inc. and Veterans Memorial Park of Kentucky Inc.
Mr. Casey is no stranger to the United States Military. He served as a combat medic with the 82nd Airborne Division during Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
As a non-commissioned officer combat medic he was awarded the parachute jump wings, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Good Conduct Medal,
Army Commendation Medal, Combat Medical Badge and Meritorious Service Badge.
Currently, he is a Doctoral Candidate in Strategic Management at Sullivan University, Louisville, Kentucky. His Bachelors and Masters Degree are in Business Administration – Management.
Mr. Casey's passion is traveling the country alongside his hero, his grandfather, Woody Williams, educating the public about the importance of recognizing and honoring Gold Star Families and the sacrifices they have made for us.
Mr. Casey says, "We must make sure Gold Star Families and their heroes are never forgotten, and we are doing that in every state and many communities, through the establishment of Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments."
2016 Weekend to Remember Gala Auctioneers
Every year this amazing group of rodeo legends stuns the Gala crowd with their energetic, loud, funny, and all around great attitudes while doing a great deal of work helping HALO For Freedom auction off very memorable, and sometimes rare, items. You do NOT want to miss the Gala and a chance at seeing these gentlemen live and a chance to buy a couple (or all) of the auction items.
Come ready for some fun, entertaining, and interesting items. Don't forget to fill your wallets with cash, cards, or other means of U.S. legal currency (i.e.: gold) and support our cause! Can't wait to see yall there! Buy Gala tickets HERE!
Come ready for some fun, entertaining, and interesting items. Don't forget to fill your wallets with cash, cards, or other means of U.S. legal currency (i.e.: gold) and support our cause! Can't wait to see yall there! Buy Gala tickets HERE!
PRO-RODEO LEGEND Larry Mahan
An 8-time World Champion Cowboy with 6 All Around World Championships and 2 World Champion Bull Riding Gold Buckles, Larry remains the All Time leading NFR qualifier in the rough stock events. He is a member of various Halls of Fame, including: PRCA, Texas Cowboy, Oklahoma City National Rodeo, Pendleton, Cheyenne, Ellensburg and St. Paul. The PBR Ring of Honor, PRCA Legend of Pro Rodeo and the Ben Johnson Memorial medallion are among the awards lining the office walls.
As a lifelong student of the magnificent horse, Larry is committed to sharing his passion and knowledge. Horses are an important aspect of the Mahan ranches. From the hill country of Kerrville, Texas to the North Texas headquarters and Central Oklahoma to the Colorado division nestled at the base of Pike’s Peak, most days will find Larry astride-starting colts, checking broodmares, gathering cattle or working with the seasoned ropers and cutters.
A 30 year member/breeder of the AQHA, Larry is an avid team roper (3 Steer Champion 2011 Reno Invitational) and successful cutting competitor-NCHA Derby non-pro Reserve Champion & Super Stakes finalist. He is also a member of the Western Dressage Association.
A closely knit family rounds out the picture with wife, Julanne-2 daughters, Lisa & Eliza and son, Ty. Adding to the fun are two Jack Russells, and old beloved cow dog, Ms. and a clueless Border Collie, Ivy.
Larry has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with the Milano Hat Company of Garland, Texas; manufacturers of quality Western hats for the Larry Mahan Hat Collection.
Favorite charities are:
Sky Ranch
RoundUp for Autism
Cowboys for Kids
Western Wishes
The American Cancer Society
Working Ranch Cowboy Association
"Our Western culture played an important role in the history of this great Nation. I feel it is crucial that this blessed heritage & remarkable lifestyle remain vibrant and alive in the hearts and minds of Americans."
-- LM Let’s Ride!
Awards
World All-Around Rodeo Champion for five consecutive years from 1966 to 1970, and a sixth time in 1973.
World Bull Riding Champion in 1965 and 1967
Inducted into The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum's Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1966.
Inducted into Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1979.
Inducted into The Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1985.
Inducted into The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in 1999.
Recipient of the PRCA Legend of ProRodeo in 2010
PBR Ring of Honor 1998
As a lifelong student of the magnificent horse, Larry is committed to sharing his passion and knowledge. Horses are an important aspect of the Mahan ranches. From the hill country of Kerrville, Texas to the North Texas headquarters and Central Oklahoma to the Colorado division nestled at the base of Pike’s Peak, most days will find Larry astride-starting colts, checking broodmares, gathering cattle or working with the seasoned ropers and cutters.
A 30 year member/breeder of the AQHA, Larry is an avid team roper (3 Steer Champion 2011 Reno Invitational) and successful cutting competitor-NCHA Derby non-pro Reserve Champion & Super Stakes finalist. He is also a member of the Western Dressage Association.
A closely knit family rounds out the picture with wife, Julanne-2 daughters, Lisa & Eliza and son, Ty. Adding to the fun are two Jack Russells, and old beloved cow dog, Ms. and a clueless Border Collie, Ivy.
Larry has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with the Milano Hat Company of Garland, Texas; manufacturers of quality Western hats for the Larry Mahan Hat Collection.
Favorite charities are:
Sky Ranch
RoundUp for Autism
Cowboys for Kids
Western Wishes
The American Cancer Society
Working Ranch Cowboy Association
"Our Western culture played an important role in the history of this great Nation. I feel it is crucial that this blessed heritage & remarkable lifestyle remain vibrant and alive in the hearts and minds of Americans."
-- LM Let’s Ride!
Awards
World All-Around Rodeo Champion for five consecutive years from 1966 to 1970, and a sixth time in 1973.
World Bull Riding Champion in 1965 and 1967
Inducted into The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum's Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1966.
Inducted into Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1979.
Inducted into The Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1985.
Inducted into The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in 1999.
Recipient of the PRCA Legend of ProRodeo in 2010
PBR Ring of Honor 1998
Mickey Gee - Pro-Rodeo Steer Wrestler
Mickey and his wife Amber have been married for 14 years. They have two children: daughter Hadley and son Cooper. He got involved in rodeo through his father Dennis, who hazed for him at the 2003 Wrangler NFR. After a memorable trip to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in 2011, Mickey made the decision to retire from the sport of rodeo to be able to spend more time with his family. He began working for Patterson Auto Group in the spring of 2012 and is also the ranch manager for Mr. Harry Patterson. In his free time Mickey enjoys playing golf, hog hunting, and attending his kids’ activities.
Events: Steer Wrestling, Team Roping and Tie-Down Roping
Born: July 10, 1975 in Wichita Falls, TX
Residence: Wichita Falls, TX
Joined PRCA: 1996
World Titles: 1 (1999)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 3 (1999, 2003 & 2011)
Events: Steer Wrestling, Team Roping and Tie-Down Roping
Born: July 10, 1975 in Wichita Falls, TX
Residence: Wichita Falls, TX
Joined PRCA: 1996
World Titles: 1 (1999)
Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 3 (1999, 2003 & 2011)
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Professional
1998 Highlights 1998 Mineral Wells, TX Rodeo Champion 1998 Southwestern Exposition & Livestock Show, Fort Worth, TX Champion 1999 Highlights 1999 World Champion Steer Wrestler 1999 National Finals Rodeo Average Champion 1999 National Finals Rodeo 10th Go Round Champion 1999 Set NFR steer wrestling earnings record ($77,244) 1999 Set NFR steer wrestling aggregate record (42.0 seconds on 10 head) 1999 Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo Champion 1999 Rodeo of Champions, Elk City, OK Champion 1999 Great Plains Stampede, Altus, OK Champion 1999 Outlaw Pro Rodeo, Sonora, TX Champion 1999 Lea County Fair & Rodeo, Lovington, NM Champion 2000 Highlights 2000 Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West, Reno, NV Champion 2001 Highlights 2001 Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo 3rd Go Round Champion 2001 Del Rio, TX Rodeo Champion 2001 Strawberry Days Rodeo, Pleasant Grove, UT Champion 2002 – Injured 2003 Highlights 2003 Lea County Fair & Rodeo, Lovington, NM Champion 2003 Outlaw Pro Rodeo, Sonora, TX Champion 2003 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo, Cheyenne, WY Champion 2003 Top O’ Texas Rodeo, Pampa, TX Champion 2003 ABC Pro Rodeo, Lubbock, TX Champion 2003 Outlaw Pro Rodeo, Sonora, TX Champion 2003 Great Plains Stampede, Altus, OK Champion 2003 National Finals Rodeo Average Champion 2003 National Finals Rodeo 4th Go Round Champion 2003 Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo Average Champion 2003 Texas Circuit Finals 2nd Go Round Champion 2003 Dodge Rodeo Series Champion 2003 Copenhagen Rodeo Series Champion |
2004 Highlights
2004 Invited to Wrangler Timed Event Championship 2005 Highlights 2005 Outlaw Pro Rodeo, Sonora, TX Champion 2005 YMBL Championship Rodeo, Beaumont, TX Champion 2005 Invited to Wrangler Timed Event Championship 2006 Highlights 2006 Inter-State Fair and Rodeo, Coffeyville, KS Champion 2006 Rooftop Rodeo, Estes Park, CO Champion 2006 Top O’ Texas Rodeo, Pampa, TX Champion 2006 Invited to Wrangler Timed Event Championship 2007 Highlights 2007 Finished Top 4 at Rodeo Houston 2007 Finished Top 4 at Calgary Stampede 2007 Kansas Largest Night Rodeo, Pretty Prairie, TX Champion 2007 Phil Gardenhire Memorial Rodeo, Poteau, OK Champion 2011 Highlights 2011 Estes Park, CO Steer Wrestling Champion 2011 Spokane, WA Steer Wrestling Champion 2011 National Finals Rodeo 10th Go Round Champion 2012 Calgary Stampede Qualifier Amateur 1998 Seymour, TX Rodeo Steer Wrestling Champion 1999 Seymour, TX Rodeo Calf-Roping Champion 2002 Archer County Rodeo Steer Wrestling Champion 2004 Lazy E Ranch Pasture Roping Champion 2004 Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering Top Hand 2005 Choctaw Chiefs Timed Event Champion 2005 Lazy E Ranch Pasture Roping Champion 2006 Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering Top Hand 2015 Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering Top Hand |
Harry E. Patterson Jr.. - Patterson Auto Group
Reared in Moore, Oklahoma, Harry Patterson is owner of Patterson Auto Group in Wichita Falls, Texas, Patterson Ford-Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep of Bowie, Texas, Patterson Kia in Arlington, Texas and is former co-owner of Star Dodge, Hyundai, Honda and Toyota in Abilene, Texas. His Wichita Falls dealerships include GMC Truck, Buick, Cadillac, Mercedes, BMW, Hyundai, Honda, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and Kia Franchises. Harry acquired his first dealership consisting of Oldsmobile, Toyota and Mercedes Benz in 1979 with two mentor investors. The Patterson Auto Group dealerships employs over 400 associates. Patterson also owns The Patterson Recreational Vehicle Center, Economy Kars and Miracle Funding.
Thru Patterson Investments, Harry’s other business interests include numerous real estate holdings in several states, oil and gas operations, 4 P’s horse, cattle, goat and sheep ranches, bank ownership interests, Brand Talkers advertising in Oklahoma City, Ok and numerous ”Angel” partnerships.
Harry attended Oklahoma Christian College for two years and Oklahoma State University for another two years where he majored in Agricultural Economics. He got into business as a retail automobile salesman during a summer break from college. He never returned for the next fall semester; he knew after a couple of months that he had discovered his career.
Harry served in the U. S. Army where he was awarded the bronze star decoration while serving in Vietnam in 68 – 69 with the 5th Infantry Division Mechanized. Harry is actively involved in numerous veteran associations and endeavors.
Harry is a deacon of Faith Village Church of Christ and chairman of the Communication Ministry. He is Past President of Wichita Christian School and has served on the board for more than 30 years. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of Oklahoma Christian; on the board of Texhoma Christian Care Center, Wichita Falls; and past director of Wichita Falls Board of Commerce and Industry. He is past Area Director of the Texas Automobile Dealers Association. He is Past President of the Wichita Falls New Car Dealer’s Association and is a member of the Better Business Bureau. He has served on the Board of Partners for Christian Education for 32 years and is currently National Chairman. He and his wife Brenda serve as volunteer ambassador speakers for Partners, which is dedicated to helping Christian schools and colleges all over the nation and abroad.
Thru Patterson Investments, Harry’s other business interests include numerous real estate holdings in several states, oil and gas operations, 4 P’s horse, cattle, goat and sheep ranches, bank ownership interests, Brand Talkers advertising in Oklahoma City, Ok and numerous ”Angel” partnerships.
Harry attended Oklahoma Christian College for two years and Oklahoma State University for another two years where he majored in Agricultural Economics. He got into business as a retail automobile salesman during a summer break from college. He never returned for the next fall semester; he knew after a couple of months that he had discovered his career.
Harry served in the U. S. Army where he was awarded the bronze star decoration while serving in Vietnam in 68 – 69 with the 5th Infantry Division Mechanized. Harry is actively involved in numerous veteran associations and endeavors.
Harry is a deacon of Faith Village Church of Christ and chairman of the Communication Ministry. He is Past President of Wichita Christian School and has served on the board for more than 30 years. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of Oklahoma Christian; on the board of Texhoma Christian Care Center, Wichita Falls; and past director of Wichita Falls Board of Commerce and Industry. He is past Area Director of the Texas Automobile Dealers Association. He is Past President of the Wichita Falls New Car Dealer’s Association and is a member of the Better Business Bureau. He has served on the Board of Partners for Christian Education for 32 years and is currently National Chairman. He and his wife Brenda serve as volunteer ambassador speakers for Partners, which is dedicated to helping Christian schools and colleges all over the nation and abroad.
Bobby Del Vecchio - Pro bull rider
For most kids growing up in the Bronx New York City, the sport of rodeo is a million miles away, but Bobby Del Vecchio was not most kids.
Bobby Del Vecchio is the original urban cowboy; he embarked on a rodeo career against all odds from an area where cowboys were unheard of. Bobby ultimately earned the 1981-1982 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Reserve World Championship, and qualified to compete at the PRCA National Finals Rodeo six consecutive times. Del Vecchio charted new territory both in and out of the arena.
After retiring from competition, Bobby became a Texas transplant making his mark on the bucking bull breeding business. Del Vecchio had the idea to collect semen, something that had never been done before in the rodeo world at that time, from some of the greatest and rankest bulls in history. Bobby’s Flying D Ranches produced, via embryo transfer genetics representing 18 world championship titles earned by an elite group of the best bucking bulls of all time.
In 1991 Bobby D earned his professional automobile and truck credentials at the Tex Earnhardt Auto Center in Arizona. Bobby led those dealerships to their highest level of success. In 2009 Bobby along with his wife Sissy and son Robert Anthony moved back home to Texas. Presently, Bobby D has joined Harry Patterson and his Family of Dealerships along with Paul Tigrett in a partnership and is the General Manager of Patterson of Bowie a Ford and Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram dealership in Bowie Texas.
1980-1985 PRCA Nationals Rodeo
1981-1982 Reserve World Champion
1983 PRCA Texas Circuit Champion
1983 Presidential Rodeo Award
2006 PBR Ring of Honor Inductee
2011 Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame Inductee
2014 National Cowboy Rodeo Hall of Fame Nominee
Bobby Del Vecchio is the original urban cowboy; he embarked on a rodeo career against all odds from an area where cowboys were unheard of. Bobby ultimately earned the 1981-1982 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Reserve World Championship, and qualified to compete at the PRCA National Finals Rodeo six consecutive times. Del Vecchio charted new territory both in and out of the arena.
After retiring from competition, Bobby became a Texas transplant making his mark on the bucking bull breeding business. Del Vecchio had the idea to collect semen, something that had never been done before in the rodeo world at that time, from some of the greatest and rankest bulls in history. Bobby’s Flying D Ranches produced, via embryo transfer genetics representing 18 world championship titles earned by an elite group of the best bucking bulls of all time.
In 1991 Bobby D earned his professional automobile and truck credentials at the Tex Earnhardt Auto Center in Arizona. Bobby led those dealerships to their highest level of success. In 2009 Bobby along with his wife Sissy and son Robert Anthony moved back home to Texas. Presently, Bobby D has joined Harry Patterson and his Family of Dealerships along with Paul Tigrett in a partnership and is the General Manager of Patterson of Bowie a Ford and Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram dealership in Bowie Texas.
1980-1985 PRCA Nationals Rodeo
1981-1982 Reserve World Champion
1983 PRCA Texas Circuit Champion
1983 Presidential Rodeo Award
2006 PBR Ring of Honor Inductee
2011 Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame Inductee
2014 National Cowboy Rodeo Hall of Fame Nominee
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Invest in the healing and recovery of our service men and women by getting involved in our organization as a sponsor, donor, or volunteer. The time or money you donate will have a lasting positive effect on the lives of our disabled veterans. Help us lift their spirits and let them know that their sacrifices will not be forgotten.