Committees. Contestants. Queens.
Professional Rodeo's Consulting Authority.
Education. Experience. Excellence.
With a finance degree from the University of Notre Dame and a law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law, you won't find a more educated cowgirl. Katherine Merck, the founder of Rodeo Advantage, LLC, won the title of Miss Rodeo America 2016 less than two years after entering her first rodeo queen pageant. From working for stock contractors and rodeo committees in a variety of capacities to serving as a judge and clinician for numerous rodeo queen pageants, Katherine's experience in rodeo combined with her education and unparalleled record of excellence will enable you to take your rodeo aspirations and turn them into reality.
EDUCATION
Gonzaga University School of Law, 2017
Juris Doctorate - Magna Cum Laude
University of Notre Dame, 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration
Finance and Medieval History
JUDGING EXPERIENCE
Miss Spokane Interstate Rodeo 2017
January 2017 Spokane, WA
National High School Rodeo Queen Contest
July 2017 Gilette, WY
Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days 2018 Royal Court
September 2017 Walla Walla, WA
Miss Gem State Stampede 2018
October 2017 Coeur d'Alene, ID
Miss Rodeo Idaho 2019
July 2018 Nampa, ID
Miss Rodeo Oregon 2019
August 2018 Canby, OR
Miss Turquoise Circuit 2019
October 2018 Prescott Valley, AZ
Ellensburg Rodeo 2019 Royal Court
October 2018 & January 2019 Ellensburg, WA
Miss Rodeo Nevada 2020
February 2020 Las Vegas, NV
CLINICIAN EXPERIENCE
Miss Rodeo Montana Clinic 2016
Bozeman, Montana
Rodeo Queen Bootcamp 2016
Ogden, Utah
Miss Rodeo Idaho Clinic 2017
Nampa, Idaho
"Think Like a Queen" Clinic 2017, 2018
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Borderland Queen Clinic 2018
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Royalty Roundup 2018
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Rodeo Queen University Bible Camp 2016
North Central, Washington
Miss Rodeo Colorado Clinic 2017
Greeley, Colorado
Miss Rodeo Oregon Clinic 2017
Prineville, Oregon
Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days Clinic 2018
Walla Walla, Washington
Miss Rodeo Wyoming Clinic 2018
Laramie, Wyoming
EXPERIENCE
Miss Rodeo America 2016
Personality Winner
First Miss Rodeo America from Washington
Miss Rodeo Washington 2015
Appearance Award Horsemanship Award
Knowledge Award Personality Award
Presentation Award Speech Award
Miss Spokane Interstate Rodeo 2014
Horsemanship Award Photogenic Award
Written Test Award
PRCA Contract Personnel - Timer
Active Cardholder since 2018
Miss Rodeo America National Advisory Council
Co-Chair of Media Committee &
Rodeo Royalty Seminar 2017, 2018
Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo
Rodeo Performance Openings &
Queen Coordinator 2017, 2018
Cervi Championship Rodeo
Pivot Girl Coordinator at Rodeo Houston 2017, 2018
American Quarter Horse Association
Lifetime Member, Reining & Ranch Riding Competitor
National Reining Horse Association
Competitor since 2003