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Kelly Kistner

Kelly Kistner

Joined: Sep 9, 2023

Kelly Kistner is the fourth generation of a farming and ranching family. In addition to living in rural America, Kelly has served in multiple leadership roles in both corporate and public safety organizations. Kelly started his first full-time job at the age of 19, as a part of the management team at a large country-western entertainment facility that hosted many of the largest names in country music and had bull riding every Friday and Saturday night. Kelly holds a Bachelor's degree from Texas State University and a Master's degree from Oklahoma State University. Kelly has served in several roles including organizational restructures and start-ups in the business and governmental sectors. He has worked in management, leadership, and consulting roles with multiple Fortune 500 companies.  Having served in both the law enforcement and the fire service, Kelly has a strong drive to give back to his community. He is now taking that drive and experience and placing it in efforts to help grow the Western Sports industry through collaborative efforts with Sports Illustrated and Western Media Sports. During his down time, Kelly enjoys spending time with his wife Ariana and three boys – Kade, Kaleb and Cameron, while also caring for the animals on the ranch he owns with Ariana in North Texas. Kelly and Ariana are members of several western sports organizations and actively support multiple charities in the local communities. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions he can be reached at kellyk@sirodeo.com or on Twitter at @KWKistner.

Bullfighters Only: Action, Sensation, Sport
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Western Lifestyle

Bullfighters Only: Action, Sensation, Sport

Bullfighters Only is, “The ultimate showdown between man and beast!”

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Pro Rodeo

NFR Round 8: World Record, World Champion and Triplets

A new world record in Round 8 of the NFR was just part of the night's excitement.

Kelly Kistner
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Lane Frost – A Legend, A Legacy – A Documentary Premiere
Western Lifestyle

Lane Frost – A Legend, A Legacy – A Documentary Premiere

LANE: Life | Legend | Legacy will premiere on Sunday, Nov. 19 at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. More than thirty-years after his death in Cheyenne, WY, Lane Frost is still one of the most celebrated figures in Western culture. Tuff Hedeman, Frost

Kelly Kistner
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Celebrating 20 Years: Premier NFR After-Party, Rodeo Vegas, Announces Entertainment Lineup and New Location
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Pro Rodeo

Celebrating 20 Years: Premier NFR After-Party, Rodeo Vegas, Announces Entertainment Lineup and New Location

The most anticipated party of the NFR is ringing in its 20th Anniversary with Country Music Stars Justin Moore, Corey Kent, Chayce Beckham and more at its new home at Rodeo World December 7 - 16, 2023.

Kelly Kistner
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Reining as a Lifestyle: Interview with the Legendary Andrea Fappani
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Reining as a Lifestyle: Interview with the Legendary Andrea Fappani

Andrea Fappani, the $8 million all-time earner in the NRHA, talks about the lifestyle of reining, the future of the sport and his family.

Kelly Kistner
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Road to Nationals Finals Rodeo Goes Through Cinch Playoffs Governor's Cup
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Pro Rodeo

Road to Nationals Finals Rodeo Goes Through Cinch Playoffs Governor's Cup

With more than $1,000,000 on the line at the Cinch Playoffs Governor's Cup, it's the last major chance for athletes to qualify for the Nationals Finals Rodeo.

Kelly Kistner
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Texas Rattlers Wins Thunder Days and Makes Splashy Trade
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PBR

Texas Rattlers Wins Thunder Days and Makes Splashy Trade

PBR's Texas Rattlers won the event in Ridgedale, for the second year in a row. In addition to the win, the Rattlers have also announced a big trade.

Kelly Kistner
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Its All Wright: Pendleton Extreme Bulls
Pro Rodeo

Its All Wright: Pendleton Extreme Bulls

The final results of the PRCA Extreme Bulls Tour Finale at the Pendleton Round-up 2023 are finally here.

Kelly Kistner
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Race for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Is On
PRCA Standings

Race for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Is On

With just over two weeks until the close of the PRCA earnings for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the race to make the Top-15 in each event will be interesting.

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