Contract Personnel Announced for 2026 Wrangler NFR
LAS VEGAS
The contract personnel for the 2026 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Tractor Supply Company were announced Wednesday, Sept. 23.
The announcers at the 2026 Wrangler NFR will be Wayne Brooks, Roger Mooney and Anthony Lucia.
The NFR is set for Dec. 3-12 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Brooks is making his 14th appearance at the NFR, and this will be the 10th appearance at the NFR for Mooney. Lucia, the 2023, 2024 and 2025 PRCA Announcer of the Year, will be making his second appearance at the NFR.
Livestock superintendent John Barnes makes his 21st consecutive Wrangler NFR appearance. The assistant livestock superintendent is Austin Rudloff. Raina Hudson is the saddle horse boss.
The chute bosses are Tony Amaral (timed events) and Tom Neuens (roughstock).
Sunni Deb Backstrom, who was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 2021, is the NFR secretary, marking the 21st year in a row she has been selected. Jennie Murray is the assistant secretary for the second time.
Timers are Vicki Pack (second year), Sharon Bernhard (first year) and Kris Fleener (third year).
Brad Narducci is the music director, and Jake Ostrum is the assistant music director.
The specialty acts are Rider and Bethany Kiesner, and Shelby Pierson.
