30 under 30

After graduating with an Agricultural Communications and Journalism degree from Texas A&M University, Amanda Devan began her career at RIDE TV, where she worked for over six years.   After giving birth to her first son, she decided to shift gears to a career that allowed her more flexibility.  In a “totally God-sent moment,” the...

Bryce Albright had the incredible opportunity to grow up on a Wyoming dude ranch where the Western way of life was engraved into every facet of her life. After moving out of state, the ranch continued to hold a special place in her heart. She says, “In so many ways, that ranch raised me. Every...

In 2023, the COWGIRL 30 Under 30 Empowered Gala experienced growing pains when it completely sold out its annual celebration and had to curtail attendance due to the lack of permitted space. Although Hotel Drover served as a nurturing and event-building venue for the Gala, which is now celebrating its fifth anniversary, there simply was...

Alexa Wilcox Professional Title: Head Women’s Rodeo Coach, New Mexico Jr. CollegeAge: 29Home: Lovington, New Mexico Alexa Major Wilcox grew up on a cattle ranch in southeastern Colorado and was actively involved in 4H and FFA throughout her childhood. She found a passion for horses and rodeo early on and continued to pursue that passion, rodeoing in high...

Andrea Thorp Professional Title: Marketing Director, Hippie Cowgirl CoutureAge: 30Home: Bridgeport, Texas “My name is Andrea Thorp. I am a 30 year old Western marketing and media professional hailing originally from the great state of Iowa. My pursuit of a career in the Western industry started at age 18, expanding from rodeo media into a passion for celebrating...

Ashley Starrett Professional Title: Owner, Equine Dentist, Denim DentistryAge: 27Home: Amarillo, Texas “My name is Ashley Starrett, I’m a Doer, a Dentist, and a purveyor of all things Denim. Hence the name of my equine dental business, ‘Denim Dentistry.’ I’m a real-life tooth fairy, but for horses! I’m from the small rural community of Unionville, Missouri where everyone...

Bret Leigh Nance Professional Title: Agricultural Law Attorney/Assistant Attorney General, South Dakota Office of the Attorney GeneralAge: 25Home: Pierre, South Dakota “I grew up on my family’s cattle ranch in the Texas Hill Country as well as spending summers and winters on my family’s cattle ranch in South Dakota. I worked along side many great ranchers before me...