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Wes Allison: Steering a 120-Year Legacy
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- Colorado Leadership Stories
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- Jan 8, 2026
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- 1682
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Summary
In this episode, meet Wes Allison , president and CEO of the National Western Stock Show and Complex. From West Texas 4-H and youth rodeo to leading the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo and now Colorado’s iconic Stock Show, Wes’s path reflects a lifelong commitment to agriculture, education, and community. As we all gear up for the 2026 National Western Stock Show, Wes offers a timely, behind the scenes look at what it means to lead a 120-year tradition forward. He shares how his team is honoring Western heritage while expanding year-round impact at the growing National Western Center, and spotlights programs like Catch-a-Calf, where hands-on youth ag experiences shape experiences shape lifelong advocates. Learn more about the National Western Stock Show, which runs from January 10-25, at https://nationalwestern.com/ . Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Pandora or wherever you get podcasts! Colorado Leadership Stories is a podcast presented by Boettcher Foundation Follow us on Instagram , LinkedIn and Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .