The Salinas Sports Complex, home of the California Rodeo Salinas, has hired Salinas native Barbara Causley as their General Manager. Most recently, holding the title of Velocity Tour Manager with the Professional Bull Riders (PBR), Causley was born and raised in Salinas and has always been passionate about the Western sports industry. Before her tenure with the PBR, Causley interned at the California Rodeo Salinas and Rodeo Austin. Her skill set includes budget management, event production, marketing, sponsorship involvement, managing multiple teams to execute world-class events, and more. She also developed “Cowboy Safe Plans” during the pandemic for venues across the country to continue hosting events during the pandemic that followed local and regional regulations. The program was later adopted by the National Football League to return to having its events.
“Western sports have been my passion my entire life. I have traveled the country, had countless new experiences, and been blessed to learn a love for the western sports industry at an early age. I look forward to coming home and managing the Salinas Sports Complex. My career began in this arena, and it is incredibly fulfilling to return to where it all began. I am beyond thrilled to work with the best in the business and give back to the community that made me who I am today,” said Causley.
Causley’s starting date will be May 28th.
About California Rodeo Salinas
The 114th California Rodeo Salinas will take place July 18-21, 2024. The California Rodeo Association is a not-for-profit organization that strives to preserve and promote the traditions of the California Rodeo Salinas and the West. We support the community and other non-profit organizations through the staging of the annual California Rodeo Salinas and other year-round operations of the Salinas Sports Complex. Through donations of our facility, vending, and fundraising opportunities during Rodeo and other events, the California Rodeo Association created opportunities for non-profits and community groups to receive over $771,000 in 2023. For more information about the California Rodeo Salinas, log on to
www.CARodeo.com or call the California Rodeo Office at 831-775-3100.