Producer Kelly Clark is a second-generation Rodeo Cowboy who had a professional bull riding career that spanned more than three decades with numerous State, Regional, and National Titles that culminated into a Hall of Fame Career. Kelly and his wife Charlene live on their ranch near Springtown, Texas. Kelly is a Gold Card Member and former President of the International Pro Rodeo Association. He has produced rodeos all over the Southeast U.S. He is an award winning rodeo clown and serves Chute 2 Productions as the "Funnyman" at all the Texas Events.
Production Manager Ky Clark a Third generation cowboy runs the shows as well as setup, hauling and tear down. Ky has been in rodeo his whole life and because of his arena skills of production is a sought out Production Specialist. In the Fall of the year he turns to his real passion of coaching football. Ky had a stellar High School career where he was quarterback of his State Championship Team and was the number one quarterback in the Nation his senior year. He played four years of college ball on a full ride scholarship. Ky splits his time setting up and running Chute 2 with his football team at Heritage Christian Academy. He and his coaching staff started the program in 2016 since that time they have made the State Championship Football Game four times and won it three times. Ky is multiple time “Coach of the Year”.
Announcer Wes Ward comes from Oklahoma Rodeo Royalty. His family has produced rodeos for almost a century. Wes had an illustrious career as a professional bareback rider competing in and winning some of the biggest rodeos in the United States. Wes is a Gold Card Member in the PRCA and is a Professional Rodeo Announcer in high demand at numerous pro rodeos around the country. Wes has been Chute 2’s announcer since our first show 15 years ago.
Announcer Jack Colton Cushing, Oklahoma has been announcing rodeo’s for a while now. He has come along side our lead announcer Wes Ward to highlight sponsors and enhance the shows with his knowledge of the sport. Jack is also a well accomplished horse trainer as well as a very accomplished silversmith. Jack won the prestigious International Finals Showcase Top Announcer in 2023, catching the eyes and ears of Chute 2 Productions. Jack also does our arena interviews and our TV.
Professional Rodeo Announcer Sam Howry serves as Chute 2’s “Sound Man”. Long time Professional Announcer , Sam bring years of production and hands on experience to the show. Sam is a former announcer at the International Finals Rodeo and served on the Board of Directors as well. Sam’s expertice and “knack” for production is an intricate part of why Chute 2 shows sound so professional. Sam still woks at many of the Major PRCA rodeo’s such as the Denver National and the Pendleton Round Up.
Bull Fighter/Cowboy Protector Joey “The Big Show” Shoats started with Chute 2 in 2018 and has been our lead bull fighter since then. A “Big” man you wouldn’t think could do the athletic things he does but he’s not only a “Cowboy Saver” he’s a crowd pleaser. Joey’s signature stepping through the “gap” has become his own appropriately timed step thru that usually gets the rider saved and Joey launched. No one gives up himself to save others like the Big Show does. He has been voted on by the top cowboys multiple times to work the World Sr. Finals .
Bull Fighter Colton Strode
Colton Strode is a PRCA Bull Fighter who has worked for Chute 2 off and on over the last decade. Colton and his wife raise bucking bulls in east Texas when he’s not working pro rodeo. He has been the bull fighter for McCoy Pro Rodeo and was the featured bull fighter at such famous shows as “Bullnanza” in Guthrie Okla. Colton is now full time with Chute 2 and what we are most proud of is he is also a member of the Texas National Guard serving our country.