Anthea Dreisbach stepped into the Greeley Stampede's general
manager's boots in January, taking over the duties held by
former executive director Bill Ogg. The 33-year-old considers
managing one of the largest events in Northern Colorado a step
back to her roots and into her strengths, and doesn't think
being the first woman in the position is noteworthy. She shared
with us a little bit more about her new gig and why managing a
12-day rodeo is a 365-day job.  Question: Why choose to come to
be part of the Greeley Stampede?  Answer: I've been looking for
a way to get back into the rodeo and the western industry ever
since I left the New Mexico State Fair. I was at the New Mexico
State Fair for four years, where I worked as an event
coordinator and sponsorship and promotions director.  I also
have friends in Northern Colorado and I would visit them and I
just loved it here.  I knew I liked the rodeo culture when I had
the opportunity to work at the state fair as my first career
right out of college. I love the