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 Bob
Feist of Lodi, Calif., is not only well known as a
rodeo announcer and commentator, but also as a publisher and
roping producer.
Feist was raised in Santa Rosa and Ukiah, CA, where the
family had a cattle ranching operation. His love for rodeo
started in the roughstock events. After high school, he
attended Oklahoma State University as a hotel and restaurant
major, when after graduation, he managed a restaurant in
Oklahoma City. He served in the United States Army, where he
attended Officer's Training School and received his
commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Infantry. After his
term in the Army, he returned to Santa Rosa, where he took
over the management of a family restaurant while still
staying acting in the Army Reserves. If meals could have
been served outdoors, he might have stayed in the restaurant
business. Feist soon found the confinement was too much and
returned to his favorite interest— RODEO.
In
1968, Bob decided that team ropers needed some kind of
publication to keep them informed of upcoming events as well
as results. Because of this need, Bob published the first
issue of
Ropers Sports News,
a monthly publication that is still the "bible" of team
ropers all over the United States as well as many foreign
countries.
Feist has been greeting people, winning public speaking
awards and acting as master of ceremonies from the time he
was old enough to open the front door. His relaxed, resonant
voice over the mike made him a natural in his next venture,
announcing rodeos.
Feist announces several PRCA rodeos, Professional Bull
Ridings and special
events each year from Alabama to Hawaii and from Washington
to Arizona.
Besides having announced the National Finals Rodeo, he has
also announced the National Finals Steer Roping Finals,
Calgary Stampede, and the United States Team Roping
Championships. Major events that he announces include: Reno
Rodeo, Bishop Mule Days, Snaffle Bit Futurity, the World
Championships for the Professional Bull Riders, and the
Timed Event Championship at the Lazy E in Guthrie, OK. Many
times the announcer of the Sierra Circuit Finals, he was
also named their "Announcer of the Year." He has also done a
lot of television and radio commentary, with several years
on the Hesston Telecast of the NFR. He was seen on ESPN as
the co-host of the Pro-Tour. He was also heard as the
co-host of the Great American Cowboy, Rodeo Sports Page as
well as on many other various
television and radio shows. His credits also include
announcing the "Wildest
West
Show of the Stars" on CBS and appearing in the Clint
Eastwood movie, "Pink Cadillac."
An excellent snow and water
skier, Feist is a natural as announcer of the prestigious
“Cowboy Downhill Race” held each January in Steamboat
Springs, CO. Coannouncing with Billy Kidd and Larry Mahan,
his knowledge of the sport, plus his announcing capabilities
have made him an asset to this event. The “Bob Feist Rodeo
Report” is heard on the radio in many areas.
Because Feist felt that the
“Open Team Ropers” (ropers who make their living roping and
rodeoing), needed a specialized roping that would provide
them with a lucrative payoff and awards, he started
producing the world renowned “BFI”.
Anyone who follows team roping
knows that “BFI” stands for Bob Feist
Invitational Team Roping Classic. Created in 1977, the
“World’s Richest One Day Open Team Roping” now pays out over
$400,000 in cash and awards to the ropers who enter the
event.
Twice a year, Feist also takes time out to attend two of his
favorite trail rides, the Rancheros Vistadores and Sonoma
County Trail Blazers. People from all over the United States
and Canada congregate to enjoy a week of horse activities.
At these events, you will see Bob riding or behind the
lines, driving an eight-up mule or horse hitch.
As
an avid fisherman, you can find Feist at the many rivers,
lakes and streams around the United States and Canada when
his busy schedule permits him.
If
it happens “outdoors,” you can be sure that Feist, an avid
sportsman, will want to be there!
24060 N. Ray Rd. • Lodi, CA 95252 •
(209) 333-2924 • FAX (209) 368-9512
e-mail:
ropers@inreach.com
www.roperssportsnews.com
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