Board of Directors

Megan, Drew, & their three children (Jaxon, Emmett, and Riley) live on a small farm with chickens, goats and pigs in Greenville Indiana. Megan was raised competing through the Appaloosa Horse Club running mainly barrels & poles. Their rodeo journey started three years ago and has been an absolute blessing to their family. Along with staying busy with all things horses they also participate in 4-H, football, and gymnastics.

Megan is excited to start the year and she looks forward to watching every kid improve their skillset!

Megan Witten-Board Member

(502) 303-0071

Liz, AJ, & Patrick Losson raise cattle, own & board horses and enjoy their dogs. Liz has been in the equine industry her entire life. From the show ring, race track and barrel arena to the feed room, she looks forward to educating others on the care of their horses. Liz is from Michigan, attended college in Ohio and now lives in Pekin. She looks forward to growing awareness, camaraderie, and membership of SIJRA.

Liz Losson- Association Secretary 269-808-3752

Tonya McLoed has lived in Columbus, Indiana for almost 30 years. She enjoys being with her family, horses, mountains, and basically anything outside. She thanks you for the opportunity to serve SIJRA. Her son was in SIJRA for 10 years and they think it's the best! If she could eat only one food for the rest of her life, it'd be ice cream. Her first horse's name was Penny and her favorite place to be is in Montana on a sunny day. See you at the rodeo grounds!

Tonya McLoed- Rodeo Secretary

812-350-1232

sijra99@gmail.com

Kyle and his wife Erica, married 12 years and together for 15 years have been involved with SIJRA for two years with their two sons, Colton (10 years old) and Cash (8 years old.) This is Kyle's second year serving on the SIJRA board of directors and he has high hopes for the 2025 season especially the night rodeo in July!

Kyle Reiter- Vice President

502-550-4081

Jon Pankey has been married to his high school sweetheart, Ashley, for 20 years! They both wanted 4 children but settled for 5. Ages 16-5 with 3 girls and 2 boys. They have built their home in Orange County on a family farm near Paoli. Friends of theirs had told them about SIJRA as they noticed Jon & Ashley's oldest daughters love of horses and rodeo growing. Their first season with SIJRA was in 2019 and they fell in love with the large arena, level of horsemanship, respect from the young people involved, the welcoming rodeo families and the community. Jon says: "the goal of my family and I are the same this year as it was in our second, third, fourth, and fifth season: to further our knowledge of rodeo and horses, try to fill a role of a great family that may have aged out or had to step away, and stand ready to welcome the next group of great families that decide to come and rodeo with the Southern Indiana Junior Rodeo Association!"

Jon Pankey- President

812-987-2006

Emily Gibson & her husband John have three children. Paxton, Grady & Millie. From Salem, and show in the local 4H and Emily is the Dog Club leader. Emily has had a love for horses since she was young and they have owned several over the years. They enjoyed trail riding and did a few open shows. The Gibsons joined SIJRA two years ago, and they have loved every minute of it. Emily looks forward to seeing all the kids flourish this year and meet their personal goals in rodeo. Emily would like everyone to know: "thank you for allowing me to be a part of this board. I hope to meet new faces this year at the grounds and help in any way that I can." Emily Gibson- Treasurer 812-620-0678

Travis and his wife Samantha enjoy the country life on their farm with their two kids, Wyatt & Frankie. Rodeo came into their lives when Frankie began 4H & found joy in riding horses. Travis & Samantha enjoy helping any organization that promotes the opportunities of youth, and SIJRA has been a great one!

Travis Wesner- Board Member

812-583-5681

Cody Manning followed the rodeo road as a bull rider & now enjoys helping junior & high school rodeo kids in the rough stock events. Cody owns Manning Fence Company with his wife,Tara & live in Pekin with their kids, Elainna & Oliver.

Cody Manning- Board Member

812-786-1966