PBR Officers
Andrew J Armstrong JrPrior to co-founding Spire Capital, Andy co-founded Waller-Sutton Media Partners, a private equity fund focused on the media and communications industries. Prior to Waller-Sutton, Andy was the president of Waller Capital Corporation, an investment bank specializing in media and communications mergers and acquisitions. While at Waller Capital, Andy was responsible for providing merger and acquisition, as well as equity and debt capital private placement advisory services to media and communication companies including major cable television operators and cable television programming enterprises. Prior to joining Waller Capital, Andy spent seven years in the media and communications lending departments of Philadelphia National Bank and Manufacturers Hanover Trust. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Duke University. Andy is the Chairman of SkyMall, Inc., a Director of SalvageSale LLC, Professional Bull Riders, Inc. and Sonitrol, Inc. He was formerly a Director of ACN Holding, LLC, Inflow, Inc., PowerOne Media, Inc., Regent Communications, Inc., SpectraSite Communications, Inc., and The Golf Channel. Andy is also the founder of Heathland Capital Partners, an investment management company. |  Andrew J. Armstrong, Jr. PBR Board |
David K Schaible David is a Principal at Spire Capital and joined the firm in 2001. David previously served as a Financial Analyst at Bear, Stearns & Co. in the Financial Sponsors Group. While at Bear Stearns, David focused primarily on the media, technology and communications services sectors and was responsible for valuation and financial analyses for leveraged buyouts, debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions and advisory. David received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Indiana University. David is currently a Director of Ariston Global LLC and Professional Bull Riders, Inc. He was formerly a Board Observer at Highline Media LLC. |  David K. Schaible PBR Board |
Richard H PattersonPrior to co-founding Spire Capital, Rick co-founded Waller-Sutton Media Partners, a private equity fund focused on the media and communications industries. Prior to Waller-Sutton, Rick was a partner at Waller Capital Corporation and was responsible for providing merger and acquisition, as well as equity and debt capital private placement advisory services to the media and communications industry. Prior to joining Waller Capital, Rick was a banking officer at Mellon Bank, where he provided debt capital to media and communications companies. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Cross College and a Master of Business Administration degree from Columbia University. Rick is Chairman of Professional Bull Riders, Inc. and is a Director of SkyMall, Inc and Ariston Global LLC. He was formerly the Chairman of Highline Media LLC and a Director of Horizon Telecom, Inc (parent of Vivax, Inc.), Inflow, Inc., iNNERHOST, Inc., KMC Telecom Holdings, Inc., and Regent Communications, Inc. |  Ric hard H. Patterson PBR Board |
Thomas L TeagueTom's relationship with the PBR began when the PBR leased semi-trucks for the production crew from Teague’s company, Salem Leasing Corporation. He is a partner in Invemed Associates, a New York investment banking firm, and PBR-TV, Inc., which owns the PBR television rights. Along with Dillon & H.D. Page, Teague recently formed one of the largest PBR Stock Contractors', Page & Teague Bucking Bulls. Teague is also part owner (along with Berger Bucking Bulls and songwriter Bernie Taupin) of the 2002, 2003, and 2004 PBR Bull of the Year, Little Yellow Jacket. Tom is married and resides in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with his wife and three sons. |  Thomas L. Teague PBR Board |
Randy BernardRandy Bernard joined Professional Bull Riders, Inc. as CEO in August of 1995. As CEO, Bernard shared the vision of the founding members of the organization, twenty one bull riders that broke away from rodeo to revolutionize bull riding and establish it as a stand alone sport. Bernard worked in tandem with the founding members to develop and guide the PBR brand, and the sport itself, through several stages of growth. In a short twelve years under Bernard’s leadership, the PBR has become one of the fastest growing sports properties in North America, providing opportunities to bull riders that only existed in the imagination of the founding members. In April 2007, Bernard successfully executed a merger between Professional Bull Riders, Inc. and Spire Capital Partners, a New York based private equity firm. The merger allowed the founding members and other bull riding shareholders to capitalize on their vision, dedication and commitment while maintaining a significant equity stake in the organization. Bernard remains CEO of PBR under the new ownership structure.Bernard attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and spent six years in the marketing and entertainment department of the California Mid State Fair prior to joining the PBR. Bernard has three children, Priscilla, Ryan and Alexandria, and is married to Cameo Kneuer, a fitness expert and television personality. Randy splits time between his home in Pueblo, Colorado and his home in Los Angeles, California when not traveling on PBR business. |  Randy Bernard Chief Executive Officer |
With a background in marketing and business development, Gleason spent several years in the music and video industry. To his credit, Gleason served as the executive producer of six Grammy nominated video and record projects and six Multi-platinum video projects. After leaving the music industry he managed the Sierra Sports software brand where he oversaw the marketing and business development for all sports projects including the best selling NASCAR Racing, Trophy Bass and NFL Football Pro titles. During his tenure at Sierra Sports he became one of the first licensees of the PBR and oversaw the development and launch of the Professional Bull Riders computer game. |  Sean Gleason Chief Operations Officer |
PBR Staff Members
Aaron Sauer - Creative Services Manager
Aikta Verma - Corporate Account Manager
Alicia Sandoval - Human Resources Manager
Andee Lamoreaux - ABBI Interim General Manager
Andy Frary - Production-Crew
Angela Hiatt - PR and Marketing Manager
Anna Freidhof - Accounting Processor
Annalis Suazo - Legal Assistant to General Counsel
Arlene Hamilton - Challenger Event Tour Coordinator
Becky Erickson - Customer Service Supervisor
Billy Cochrane - Production-Crew
Blaine Marcoulier - Warehouse Specialist
Bob Hamilton - Production-Crew
Boyd Moon - Senior Vice President, Information Technology
Brenda Pachino - ABBI, Administrative Assistant
Carol Hightshoe - Fullfillment Specialist/Customer Service Rep.
Catie Nemeth - Event Services Manager
CL Morgan - Merchandise Manager
Clayton Cullen - Senior Vice President, Production
Clint Davis - Production-Crew
Coby King - Production-Crew
Cody Lambert - VP, Stock Director
Dan Baughman - Lead Web Developer
Danelle Rice - Ticket Operations Coordinator
Dave Jordan - Corporate Account Manager
David Beard - Sponsor Services Manager
David Cordova - Web & Catalog Sales Manager
Delbert Nuse - Production-Crew
Denise Slayton - Accounts Payable Supervisor
Dennis Gach - Senior Vice President of Operations
Dustin Litwiller - Production-Crew
Dustin Pratt - Merchandise/Warehouse
Edwin Lay - Event Tours Supervisor
Elizabeth Ferree - Payroll / Staff Accountant
Flint Rasmussen - Production-Crew
Gailene Hamilton - Receptionist
Gary Mehle - Controller
Gerry Blackwell - Ticket Operations Manager
Israel Lujan - Corporate Account Manager
James White - Assistant Production Manager
Jay Daugherty - Vice President, Event Tours
Jay Prestin - Production - MIS Coordinator
Jean Ryan - Vice President, International
Jeff Johnstone - Editor/Publisher
Jeff Kent - Vice President of Marketing
Jeremy Marquette - Production-Crew
Jerret Strong - Corporate Account Manager
Jim Grice - SVP of Corporate Partnerships
Jodie Edmonds - PR and Marketing Manager
Joe Hales - Production-Crew
Julie Archer - Corporate Sales Coordinator
Julie Jones - Licensing Manager
Katie Coulson - Executive Assistant to CMO
Keith Cartwright - Content Manager/Copywriter
Keith Ferguson - Sr. Manager, Sponsor Fulfillment
Kendra Santos - Magazine Editor
Kim Archibald - Administrative Assistant to CEO
Kimberly James - Corporate Account Manager
Lana Niehans - ABBI - Staff Accountant
Leah A. Rinfret - Associate Corporate Counsel
Lindsey Gaston - General Manager RRF
Linsay Rosser - PR and Marketing Coordinator
Margo Harriman - Senior Staff Accountant
Maria Gennaro - ABBI - Membership Manager
Matthew A. Rivela - General Counsel
Matthew Garbiso - Marketing and Promotions Manager
Merideth Nickle - IT Technician
Michelle Aderholt - Creative Services Manager
Miriaham Contreras - Event Tour Coordinator
Natalie Caligaris - VIP Services Coordinator
Nicole Langlois-Spengler - Travel Assistant
Pamela Brecheisen - Royalties Administrator
Randy Bernard - Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Rhonda Truett - Vice President Of Licensing
Rita Parsons - Customer Service Rep
Rodd Granger - Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Sarah Logan - Team PBR Manager
Sean Gleason - Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Shaunna Schmidt - Media Services Manager
Shelly Keenan - Sponsorship Fulfillment
Slade Long - Web Developer
Stephanie Abbott - Event Accounting Manager
Stephanie Seube - Event Tours Manager
Tony Pacheco - Print Production Manager
Toyva Clark - Accounts Receivable Supervisor
Zach Gunter - ABBI - Registry Manager
Zulema Placensio - Accounts Receivable Processor
