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1122 12th street
Cody, WY 82414
Phone: 307-587-2339
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Chariman
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Doug Hare
My first introduction to Dude Ranching, 28 years ago, was as a guest at the Elkhorn Ranch in MT. That was the beginning of it all. A few years later I was back at the Elkhorn, this time I was working. As the summers went by working in the barn I also honed my skills in the kitchen during the winter months. I graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and with grand ambitions set off to make my mark in the culinary world. I helped open a restaurant in Bozeman, MT, then moved to Lone Mountain Ranch in Mt to run their kitchen and I also struck out on my own as a chef/owner of my own place in Manhattan, MT. I also managed to find time to get a B.A. in History from Knox College. So after sewing my proverbial and actual oats I returned to Dude Ranching. To me there is no greater way of life. I am very fortunate to have found my current position, one that I hope I will still be working when it is time for my own kids to go to work. I am the manager of the Red Rock Ranch in Kelly, WY. We have found our home I can not imagine wanting to do anything else. I have a wonderfully supportive wife, Addie, who also grew up working at Dude Ranches, and two beautiful children, Ellory & Paedon. My favorite saying when people ask how are you, or how are you doing today? I respond with Living the Dream.
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Treasurer
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Randy George
Randy George and his wife Lisa have 3 children, David, Spencer, and Hannah. They have been co-owners and operators of Latigo Ranch in Kremmling, Colorado with Jim & Kathie Yost since 1987. Randy was the general manager of the C Lazy U Ranch, Granby, CO from 1981-1987. Randy has been in the West for over 35 years, and involved in dude ranching for over 25 years. This was not always the case. He grew up in New Jersey, and graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder where he received a BS in chemical engineering and later an MBA. Randy is not new to recreationally oriented trade associations. He has served on the Colorado Dude & Guest Ranch Assoc. board of directors for many years serving as President of the CDGRA in 1992. In addition, he was instrumental in the founding of the Colorado Cross Country Ski Association about 22 years ago, and has also been on the board of the Cross Country Ski Areas of America. Randy is has been serving as the DRA Treasurer for 3 years.
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Board Member
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Cheri Helmicki
My husband Jerry and I own and operate the Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch in Grandby Colorado. I am the current President of The Dude Ranchers' Association.
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Board Member
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Russell True
I picked my parents very well as they bought our ranch The White Stallion when I was 5 years old and I have never had another job. Now I have the high privilege of raising our two sons, Steven and David on the ranch where I grew up. I am currently the Vice President of The Dude Ranchers' Association.
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Board Member
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Peter Hollatz
Peter Hollatz was raised on his family's guest ranch, The Circle Bar. He has been the manager of the ranch in Utica, Montana for the past five years. He met his wife Sabine at the ranch and has been married for three years. Sabine and Peter plan on opening a small guest ranch on part of the land he grew up on. He and his wife are adamant about stewardship and preservation of land as well as the western lifestyle. Peter received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Santa Clara University and continued his studies at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.
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Board Member
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Gary Grenzke
I have never owned a ranch but my firm, Insurance Associates has been a DRA associate member for over twenty seven years. I consider it a privilage to serve on the Educational Trust Board.
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Board Member
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Jessica Garnick O'Neal
I was raised in Buffalo Valley Moran at Heart Six ranch. Growing up, I spent my days riding the backwoods of Bridger Teton national forest, my nights performing broadway musicals on the stage since the age of 4. A very eclectic and broad lifestyle from ranching to performing, but a wonderful one that brought many opportunities to meet a vast array of people from all walks of life.
At the age of 14, my family "the Garnicks" bought Triangle C Ranch in Dubois Wyoming. I worked as a wrangler, dishwasher, children's counselor, cabin girl, all of the above and when turned 19 became the head Wrangler. I understand the magic and romance of the dude business.
I am very excited about being on the board of education mostly because I'm concerned about the preservation and "face" of The Dude Ranching business, all of these things are easily fixed with knowledge and exposure of dude ranches. We have a wonderful way of life, it is slowly being changed and transformed. So now is the time to take action and get a stronghold on where we see ousrselves as an industry and as individuals.
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Authorized Agent
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Colleen Hodson
I am the Executive Director of The Dude Ranchers' Association along with being the Authorized Agent of The Dude Ranchers' Educational Trust. I have worked for the assocition for 8 years. I love the dude ranch industry and feel it is extremely important to protect and preserve its heritage. If you have any questions please, do not hesitate to contact me.
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