Anthea Dreisbach stepped into the Greeley Stampede's general manager's boots in January, taking over the duties held by former executive director Bill Ogg. The 33-year-old considers managing one of the largest events in Northern Colorado a step back to her roots and into her strengths, and doesn't think being the first woman in the position is noteworthy. She shared with us a little bit more about her new gig and why managing a 12-day rodeo is a 365-day job.


Question: Why choose to come to be part of the Greeley Stampede?

Answer: I've been looking for a way to get back into the rodeo and the western industry ever since I left the New Mexico State Fair. I was at the New Mexico State Fair for four years, where I worked as an event coordinator and sponsorship and promotions director.

I also have friends in Northern Colorado and I would visit them and I just loved it here.

I knew I liked the rodeo culture when I had the opportunity to work at the state fair as my first career right out of college. I love the sense of community and the people and felt like it really matched my personal upbringing. I grew up on a small ranch in Northern Idaho so the rodeo was a good