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Justin Jonas - Executive Director

Justin was appointed Executive Director in August of 2007 & oversees all facets of the association. Justin received his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Texas A&M University, where he also competed on the livestock judging team. He went on to get his Masters in Science from Angelo State University. Justin, his wife Bridgette, and son Levi raise sheep just outside of San Angelo, and are very involved with their church.

Kermit Wendland - Operations Director

Kermit began working for the San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo Association in 1971 as a volunteer in the Cattle Department. He considers it a true blessing to be association with the Association over an extended period of time. He grew up in Miles, Texas and graduated from Miles High School and then continued his formal education at Texas A&M University graduating with a B.S. degree in Agriculture. Kermit enjoys working with a wide variety of people and events during the year as he oversees day to day operations for the SASS&RA as well as overseeing rental events held on the Fairgrounds. Due to the fact that Kermit showed cattle as a 4-H and FFA member and also raised cattle in a family cattle operation, he maintains a keen interest in the cattle shows held during the San Angelo Stock Show. Kermit enjoys leading a Bible study group in his Church and considers spending time in the county and enjoying nature as his hobby.

Josh Hilton- Rodeo Manager

Josh joined the team in June 2020, and brings a vast knowledge of the rodeo industry. Also known as "Hambone," Josh has a sound production business in the rodeo industry as well. Josh was the Music Director at the San Angelo rodeo for over a decade before becoming part of our full-time staff. He is a three-time PRCA Music Director of the Year. He also is the Music Director for the National Finals Rodeo. Josh and his wife Whitney, have a son named Gus. They enjoy traveling and spending time together.

Mason McGuire- Livestock Director

Mason is a Central High School graduate and San Angelo native. He started his career at SASSRA early on, working with the Operations department during high school and college. Mason received his B.S. in Biology from Angelo State University. His passion for the stock show industry came from his involvement with FFA programs. Mason and his wife Lindsey enjoy going on mission trips and traveling across the world.

Brenda Ybarra- Office Administrative Assistant

Brenda is a San Angelo native and Angelo State University alumni. She serves as our office administrative assistant. This friendly voice routinely answers when you call. She helps with venue rentals, oversees membership records, and manages various entries. She also oversees RV reservations, accounts receivable, and many other clerical needs. Brenda and her husband enjoy traveling and spending time with their family and friends. We're proud to have Brenda as a valuable part of our team!

Melissa Clements - Ticketing & Vendor Coordinator

Melissa is a graduate of Miles High School and has lived in the area her entire life. For the last 5 years, she has been one of the friendly faces working in the ticket booths during the Cinch Roping Fiesta and The San Angelo Rodeo. Melissa has now come in and joined our team for all the ticketing & vendor needs. Her knowledge of the ticketing system and software, will help make the process of producing, selling and buying ticket products much smoother. She will be helping current and future Season Ticket holders of these events as well as the general public. Melissa and her husband Cody, have a daughter named Sadie and they enjoy watching old westerns and spending family time together.