Kelly Kistner
Joined: Sep 9, 2023
Kelly Kistner is the fourth generation of a farming and ranching family. In addition to living in rural America, Kelly has served in multiple leadership roles in both corporate and public safety organizations. Kelly started his first full-time job at the age of 19, as a part of the management team at a large country-western entertainment facility that hosted many of the largest names in country music and had bull riding every Friday and Saturday night. Kelly holds a Bachelor's degree from Texas State University and a Master's degree from Oklahoma State University. Kelly has served in several roles including organizational restructures and start-ups in the business and governmental sectors. He has worked in management, leadership, and consulting roles with multiple Fortune 500 companies. Having served in both the law enforcement and the fire service, Kelly has a strong drive to give back to his community. He is now taking that drive and experience and placing it in efforts to help grow the Western Sports industry through collaborative efforts with Sports Illustrated and Western Media Sports. During his down time, Kelly enjoys spending time with his wife Ariana and three boys – Kade, Kaleb and Cameron, while also caring for the animals on the ranch he owns with Ariana in North Texas. Kelly and Ariana are members of several western sports organizations and actively support multiple charities in the local communities. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions he can be reached at kellyk@sirodeo.com or on Twitter at @KWKistner.
Pro Rodeo
New Breakaway Roping Arena Record Set at Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
Pro Rodeo
Walkups Go 2-0 at Fort Worth Rodeo Bull Riding
Western Lifestyle
Bullfighters Only: Action, Sensation, Sport
Western Lifestyle
Lane Frost – A Legend, A Legacy – A Documentary Premiere
LANE: Life | Legend | Legacy will premiere on Sunday, Nov. 19 at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. More than thirty-years after his death in Cheyenne, WY, Lane Frost is still one of the most celebrated figures in Western culture. Tuff Hedeman, Frost’s close friend says, “…for those who only know the 8 Seconds side of the story, this is the real story.”
Pro Rodeo
Celebrating 20 Years: Premier NFR After-Party, Rodeo Vegas, Announces Entertainment Lineup and New Location
The most anticipated party of the NFR is ringing in its 20th Anniversary with Country Music Stars Justin Moore, Corey Kent, Chayce Beckham and more at its new home at Rodeo World December 7 - 16, 2023.
