Finding talent among the vast arenas we call the Western industry is quite frankly an easy task. It’s who we are. Hardworking, dedicated, and ambitious don’t even begin to describe the motivated young women who are ubiquitous in every facet from sport to corporate, entertainment to media, and from agriculture to adventure. This talent is everywhere. The hard part is whittling the list down to just 30 to comprise COWGIRL‘s newest class of 30 Under 30 recipients.
This overwhelming task is worth it, however, because these annual classes make up the leaders who rise to the top for their dedication to lead the way by opening doors, and sharing enthusiasm and encouragement in everything they do, amongst many other admirable traits.
Now celebrating our fourth anniversary of seeking out and promoting this esteemed group of powerful young women, COWGIRL is extremely proud to introduce the COWGIRL 30 Under 30 Class of 2023.
In celebration, this class will gather in Fort Worth the weekend of March 10, 2023, to be honored at the second annual Wrangler COWGIRL 30 Under 30 Empowered Gala at Hotel Drover in the historic Stockyards. Among invited guests will be alumna from previous 30 Under 30 classes, as well as family, friends, and industry leaders who support the annual program.
Congratulations, Class of 2023! It is an honor to introduce you to many of your peers and those in the industry who will look to you as leaders in this wonderful community we all know and love.
Brilynn Bentley
Title: Corporate Marketing Partnerships Junior World Finals Asst. General Manager, Las Vegas Events
Age: 23
Home: Las Vegas, Nevada
Brittany Coffee Parker
Title: Photographer | Business Owner, BC Parker Co
Age: 29
Home: Welch, Oklahoma
Callee Fischer
Title: Cattle Marketing Professional, Matt C. Sims Auction, Inc.
Age: 30
Home: Chattanooga, Oklahoma
Carly Hoffmann
Title: Rancher, Agriculture Advocate and Graduate Teaching Assistant, Hoffmann Livestock and Texas A&M University, respectively
Age: 27
Home: Bryan, Texas
Cassie Younginer
Title: Equine Specialist, Zoetis
Age: 30
Home: Greenville, South Carolina
Cheyenne Sparks
Title: CattleWoman/Communications Manager/Registered Tribal Artist, Oklahoma CattleWomen/American National CattleWomen
Age: 30
Home: Blanchard, Oklahoma
Dr. Christy Petry
Title: College Instructor, Sales Representative, Horse Show Sectary/Manager, West Texas A&M University , Kimes Ranch Apparel, AQHA, SRCHA, STHX, RHAA, and 4-H/FFA
Age: 28
Home: Clarendon, Texas
Desiree Heath Mills
Title: Communications & Marketing Specialist, American Paint Horse Association, CHROME, Paint Horse Journal
Age: 30
Home: Arlington, Texas
Elizabeth Lawhorn
Title: Director of Performance Development, American Paint Horse Association
Age: 28
Home: West, Texas
Gabrielle Crumley
Title: Business Owner, Rancher, Out West Marketing Group LLC, Beef Box, CR Angus Ranch LLC
Age: 27
Home: Burlington, Wyoming
Helen Hardy
Title: Manager of Youth Development & AQHYA, American Quarter Horse Association
Age: 30
Home: Amarillo, Texas
Ivy Weirather
Title: Western Events Representative, Montana Silversmiths
Age: 27
Home: Pueblo West, Colorado
Jillian Masciantonio
Title: Chief Executive Officer and Occupational Therapist, The Making Strides Foundation
Age: 30
Home: Export, Pennsylvania
Kaitlyn Hurst
Title: Marketer by profession. Horsewoman at heart., Director of Marketing, Bluebonnet Feeds / Stride Animal Health (AC Bluebonnet)
Age: 30
Home: Mineral Wells, Texas
Keni Reese
Title: Director of Marketing and Communications, Montana Stockgrowers Association
Age: 26
Home: Helena, Montana
Kiah Burchett
Title: Motivational Speaker & Life Coach, Coach Kiah LLC (self-employed)
Age: 29
Home: San Louis Obispo, California
Kylynn Copeland
Title: Marketing Strategist, The American Quarter Horse Association
Age: 28
Home: Fort Sumner, New Mexico
Dr. Kyre Larrabee
Title: Veterinarian, Gray County Veterinary Clinic
Age: 29
Home: Pampa, Texas
Landyn Croy (Hill)
Title: Entrepreneur/ Business Owner, The Saddle Shoppe
Age: 27
Home: Greeley, Colorado
Lauren Kelsey
Title: Model and Silversmith, ISMS
Age: 23
Home: Stephenville , Texas
Leah Scholz
Title: Bull Development Manager, Agri Beef
Age: 26
Home: Caldwell, Idaho
Madeline (Maddie) Weber
Title: TV Programming and Production Manager, Marketing Manager, Breeding Manager and Owner, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, Weber Performance Horses LLC, Metal Figure
Age: 26
Home: Waukomis, Oklahoma
Morgan Wallace
Title: Senior Manager, Social Media at the PBR and Director of Social Media at Miss Rodeo America, Professional Bull Riders and Miss Rodeo America
Age: 26
Home: Stephenville, Texas
Natasha McCann
Title: Clinical Rehabilitative Specialist, McCann Athletic Therapy, Champion Living Fitness, Justin Sports Medicine, Western Sports Foundation, Texas Rangers Baseball
Age: 29
Home: Aledo, Texas
Olana Osborn
Title: National Communications Strategist, Pyranha Animal Health
Age: 25
Home: Ocala, Florida
Sadie Noblitt
Title: HatCo Marketing Coordinator, HatCo – Stetson, Resistol and Charlie1Horse
Age: 23
Home: Royce City, Texas
Sami Jo Smith
Title: Women’s Rodeo World Championship Director of Operations and Rodeo Administration, World Champions Rodeo Alliance and Womens Rodeo World Championship
Age: 30
Home: Farson, Wyoming
Sara Honegger
Title: Director of Marketing, National Reining Horse Association (NRHA)
Age: 29
Home: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Shelby Lovelace
Title: Small Business Entrepreneur, The Good Babes Co
Age: 29
Home: Lampasas, Texas
Tanner Mabry
Title: CEO of The Whole Herd, LLC, The Whole Herd, LLC
Age: 30
Home: Granbury, Texas
COWGIRL 30 Under 30, presented by Wrangler, is sponsored by Cavender’s the Official Retailer, Charlie 1 Horse Hats the Official Hat, and Durango Boots the Official Boot, for COWGIRL 30 Under 30, with Montana Silversmiths, Corral Boots, Dude Rancher’s Association and Old Gringo Boots.
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