FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
04/09/2024
ELLENSBURG, WA – The Ellensburg Rodeo is thrilled to announce the appointment of two outstanding individuals, Jacob Yake and Brock Alderman, to the Ellensburg Rodeo Board of Directors. Their diverse backgrounds, commitment to community, and passion for the rodeo make them valuable assets to the organization.
Jacob Yake is a Battalion Chief with the Shoreline Fire Department and owner of a general contracting company, Grand Mound
Construction. Brock Alderman is the Director of Information Systems at Wesco International. Jacob and Brock bring a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives to the Ellensburg Rodeo Board. Both individuals share a deep appreciation for the rich traditions of the rodeo and are dedicated to furthering its legacy within the community.
“We are excited to welcome Jacob and Brock to the Ellensburg Rodeo family. Their unique skills and enthusiasm for our mission will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success of our organization,” said Carl Jensvold, President of the Ellensburg Rodeo. “We look forward to their leadership and the positive impact they will have on Labor Day Weekend in Ellensburg.”
Jacob Yake expressed his excitement about joining the Board, stating, “It’s an honor to be part of such a storied institution. I am eager to collaborate with the dedicated individuals on the Board and contribute to the ongoing success of the Ellensburg Rodeo.”
Brock Alderman shared similar sentiments, saying, ” The Ellensburg Rodeo is a special event that is a perfect representation of a special place: The Kittitas Valley. My family has called Ellensburg home for over fifty years, and I can easily say there is no place I’d rather live. It is a privilege and an honor to now stand alongside all the men and women who devote so much of their lives to making this rodeo so unique. I am excited to do my small part in making the next hundred years of the Ellensburg Rodeo as special as the first hundred years. “
The Ellensburg Rodeo Board of Directors believes that the addition of Jacob Yake and Brock Alderman will bring valuable perspectives, skills, and energy to the organization as it continues to evolve and thrive.
The 101st Ellensburg Rodeo runs August 30 – September 2, 2024. More information about the action-packed Labor Day Weekend can be found online at www.ellensburgrodeo.com.
For media inquiries or further information, please contact:
Buddy Stanavich
Director
Ellensburg Rodeo
BuddyStanavich@EllensburgRodeo.com
About the Ellensburg Rodeo: The Ellensburg Rodeo is one of the “old rodeos” and has earned its place as one of America’s Top 10 professional rodeos. The Ellensburg Rodeo also hosts a stop on the PRCA’s Xtreme Bulls Tour. Started in 1923 with the same volunteer spirit that still “fuels the fire” of today’s volunteers, the rodeo has grown from a local competition among ranch hands to the Professional event of today with over 600 contestants and prize money in excess of $700,000!
Today’s best riders, ropers, and wrestlers compete in what many consider to be the best rodeo arena in the nation. The Friday night opening performance starts in the evening and ends under the stars. The Saturday and Sunday afternoon “perfs” feel electrically charged by the brilliant blue sky. It all leads up to the Labor Day Monday Championship Finals… The best of the best dueling in the dirt!
Surround all this with the fun of the Kittitas County Fair, the old-west hospitality of the City of Ellensburg, and you can understand why in Ellensburg, it’s More than just your average rodeo.