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Garry Merritt is a commercial and residential developer. A horseman with over 27 years experience as a non-pro cutter. He served on the Executive board of the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) for several years. He has also held board positions in several other organizations including; the North Carolina High School Rodeo Association (NCHSRA), North Carolina State University Veterinary School, North Carolina Housing Foundation, King, North Carolina YMCA, and the King, North Carolina Chamber of Commerce. Working with these associations and businesses has allowed him to gain skills in management and leadership. Garry knows that the future of rodeo is in the young people. He has played a major role in developing several top bull riders offering assistance and advice. SEBRA is proud to have Garry on the SEBRA Board of Advisers.
We are fortunate to have so many, highly-qualified, volunteer Advisors on our Advisory Board; the experience and energy these folks donate to our association and our industry is a vote of confidence in the power of “giving back”. These people generously provide an incredible amount of valuable insight into how best to operate our association. Our heartfelt gratitude is extended to them, one and all.
Mike Porter is CEO of the Professional Bucking Bull Association and is involved with several businesses in the private sector including real estate and commercial development. Mike is a cowboy at heart and owns the Thunder Run Ranch.
He started "RodeoStockYard.com" one of the first Internet livestock auctions.
e-mail Mike at: info@pbbanow.com
Bob Cooper is the owner of Ohio based "Rafter C Ranch" he is an active stock contractor in the PBR and SEBRA and produces several SEBRA events. In the private sector Bob manages an electrical contracting business.
Jeff Mullen produces a weekly bulls and barrels series in Raleigh, North Carolina. He also assists SEBRA with several events throughout the year including the SEBRA Championship Finals. Jeff and his wife Linda strive for quality in producing their events.
Butch Pinkerton of W-W Livestock Systems has been designing rodeo arenas for decades. His advice is sought after from committees and rodeo producers throughout the country. Butch advises SEBRA and its members on arena setups and purchases.
e-mail: wwbutch@hotmail.com
