PAGEANT COMMITTEE ROUND TABLE

Keith has been an entrepreneurial leader for 30 years. With a background in accounting and finance, he has consulted with non-profits and for-profits both domestically and internationally. His passion for transparent stewardship has been a trademark of his work.

As a previous consulting firm president, Keith has coached executives, professional speakers, and sales associates, providing invaluable training in the areas of leadership, sales, financial management, diversity, and effective communication techniques. Prior to his leadership roles, Keith was an independent entrepreneur who specialized in real estate investments and property management.

In 2007, Keith started HQ Payroll Solutions to help companies and professionals with their back-office needs. The business grew exponentially, and maintained an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau without a single complaint.

Keith benefits those he consults by passing on the knowledge and skills he’s acquired through his vast experience. Keith’s personalized approach allows him to continually develop himself and learn from the experience of others, whether they have been in their positions for years or are just starting out. His ability to absorb knowledge from others further strengthens what he passes on to those he serves.

Keith was introduced to the Foundation when he became a major sponsor and served on the Scholarship Committee.  While the agricultural industry was new to Keith, his desire to impact the agricultural and livestock world continued to grow as he learned about the heart and conviction of those who serve in this environment.

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Keith is passionate about helping others reach their potential and impact the world around them. Growing up as one of ten children, his parents instilled in him the importance of hard work to achieve your goals. Working to earn money as a young child, taught him the importance of honesty, integrity, and discipline. He now shares his lessons learned with those he leads.  

After completing her year as Miss Rodeo Kansas 1980, Debra began working in the advertising and marketing industry.  She partnered with Teddi Bankes, Miss Rodeo Kansas 1984 to conduct Rodeo Queen Clinics, something that had not been done before.  Today Debra is still helping young women in the Pageant industry.  She founded Queens In Jeans in 2007 and today offers private pageant boot camps, and to young women competing in ag related  pageants. (www.queensinjeans.com).

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In the 1990's Debra opened The Professional Edge Model & Talent Agency.  Her agency was accepted into the American Modeling Association, and shortly thereafter she served two consecutive terms as the President.  

During her 23-year professional speaking career, Debra presented domestically and internationally, and was honored to provide corporate training to Fortune 100+ organizations, DC Government Offices, numerous universities, and all branches of the military.  In addition, she was asked to produce several  training videos on Front Desk Safety and Security, Assertive Communication, and Emotional Intelligence.  

Her best selling book, "Finding Your Moxie: Myths and Lies Successful Women Kick to the Curb" climbed to #1 on Amazon in the Women in Business category within the first ten days of its launch.

​Madi graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2021, with a degree in Animal Science, Business Management and minors in Agribusiness Management and Equine Science.  In 2024, she earned a Master of Agriculture in Agricultural Leadership from Oklahoma State University. 

Currently, Madi works for the Department of Animal Science at Penn State as an Academic Adviser. Through her role advising and recruiting, she enjoys getting to show students the diversity of career options within the animal science industry. 

Her introduction to the Foundation for Western Professionals was In 2024 when she was selected to be the first Pennsylvania Media Ambassador, a year-long internship. This opportunity allowed Madi to expand her knowledge of agriculture, improve communication skills, and learn more about managing social media. Madi attributes her involvement with The Foundation for Western Professional, and having access to industry professionals and an extensive training portal, for helping her achieve a lifelong goal -- being crowned the 2024 All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen.

During her reign as the official representative of the American Quarter Horse Association, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, and the All American Quarter Horse Congress, Madi will travel from state to state presenting awards and helping to fulfill the dreams of so many along the way!

Lisa O’Gorman was born in California, and raised in England  Her passion for owning and riding horses began at a very young age.  But after moving back to California, she became a local 4 H horse leader, taught riding lesson to all ages, and specialized in lessons for children on the Autism Spectrum.
 

As an avid rider, Lisa has competed in extreme mountain trail, jumping, classical dressage, trail riding challenges and today enjoys competing and learning all she can in the sport of Cowboy Dressage. 
 

She is the mother of two daughters who have both held Rodeo Queen titles. Her oldest daughter, Hannah Leib, was crowned Miss Rodeo Washington 2019, and finished first runner up at the 2020 Miss Rodeo America Pageant. 
 

Lisa is a Speech Language Pathologist who works for a local school district as well as running a private practice located in Lacey, Washington.

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