DRA Vendor Page
Below are the vendors for the 93rd convention on January 23 - 26, 2019. The vendors offer goods such as personalized Western wear, artwork, coffee, cowboy boots and services such as insurance, reservation software and media/website support. All of these business know what Western Hospitality is all about and will be happy to help you find what you are looking for. If you would like more information about the vendor opportunities click here.
"Being a Vendor is a terrific way to interact with DRA members one-on-one, to put faces to names, to get an update on their year, and know how to best serve their current and future needs. We really appreciate the "homecoming" and the opportunity to share our own industry updates during the Vendor Intro's. We're in this together - feeling more of a Partner than simply a Vendor. Having a week of insight into the challenges and magic of the DRA world and the people who make it what it is, is priceless." -- Patty Ceglio, Coolworks.com
AdvenSure by McNeil & Company
Steve Gulini ~ 800-822-3474 Ext. 124 sgulini@mcneilandcompany.com ~ www.advensureins.com
AdvenSure offers a comprehensive insurance and risk management program for dude ranches and operations that specialize in adventurous outdoor activities. Many of our clients provide all-inclusive vacation packages, and eligible businesses may offer horseback riding, fishing, shooting, cross country skiing, boating, snowmobiling and other recreation.
Art & SoulWorks
Bill & Carol Corneliuson ~ 303-670-0362 ~ admin@art-soulworks.com ~ www.art-soulworks.com
Art & SoulWorks is dedicated to providing you with a variety of uplifting gift choices. Our goal is to create beautiful, value-based gifts with a message of hope and wholeness that you can be proud to own and share. And if you are a wholesale distributor, you will be proud to offer these items to your customers.
Arthur J Gallagher
Gary Grenzke, Nancy Tulley ~ 800.451.7286 ~ Gary-Grenzke@ajg.com ~ www.ajg.com
Do you operate a dude ranch in Montana, Idaho or Colorado? How about a cattle operation in Wyoming or California? Perhaps a resort in Arizona? Then we should talk! Now you can have access to every company that insures dude ranches through a single agency. We have offered the DRA Endorsed Insurance Program since day one. Today there are also many other programs from which you may choose. We work for you. It's your choice.
Call us for a comparative analysis of today's market and to receive multiple competitive bids. It takes only two weeks. Good news! We do all the work!
Way back in 1919, we started to insure dude ranches. Now we are international in scope. Our team of dude ranch specialists consists of Nancy Tulley, Teresa Mese, Lauren Hewson and myself. Dude ranch insurance is what we do,...and we love it."
Cactus Companies / Stetson & Resistol
JR Morden & Janey Morden ~ 480.540.5123 ~ jrmorden57@gmail.com
Hello and Welcome from the Cactus Companies / Stetson & Resistol,
The importance of Western traditions and the cowboy way of life are often overlooked and forgotten in the new age. Running a dude ranch means you have a special purpose. You are entrusted with bridging the gap between the cowboy lifestyle and the everyday hustle and bustle of the cities from which your guests arrive.
Our group of companies also depends on Western ways and the people who thrive there. To show our appreciation to you for keeping our Western traditions alive, we have designed a special program for you. This will allow you direct access to our products. You will find saddles, tack, ropes, hats, apparel, roping aids, and much more, and will provide your guests the most authentic Western experience.
We look forward to partnering with you in the future.
Carroll Companies
Emily DuVarney ~ 828.268.6156 ~ emily@clgco.com ~ www.clgco.com
Carroll Companies is a 50 year old; family owned and operated leather company. We are proud to offer high quality leather products in diverse categories. Several products, including our home furnishings, are manufactured in the USA; in our factories in North Carolina.
We specialize in manufacturing, warehousing and distributing products from fine leather western style home furnishings to premium leather western wear and ranch wear jackets, vests and handbags. Our embroidery program allows you to personalize many products we sell.
Along with our attention to quality and detail we hold customer service very high on our list. Offering personal attention to each customer’s needs is important to us to build long lasting business relationships.
We look forward working with all the members at the upcoming Dude Ranch Association Vendor Show this January. In the meantime visit our corporate website and familiarize yourself with us and our products! www.clgco.com or call 828.268.6156.
CBI Insurance
Larel Parkinson ~ 866-977-4555 Ext. 4 ~ larel@cbiins.com ~ www.cbiins.com
CBI Insurance Agency specialized in the Outfitter, Dude Ranch and Guest Ranch insurance. We work hard to meet all you insurance needs. We welcome any questions you may have.
CBIZ Sattler Insurance
Leslie Vannoy & Tyler Martin ~ 800-615-8418 lvannoy@cbizsattler.com ~ cbizsattler.com
Sattler Adventure Sports offers a personalized approach to meeting your outdoor recreation insurance needs. We strive to understand our client’s business, and their day to day operations. Our Dude Ranch Program includes property, and liability as well as numerous important coverages in a package policy. This program was created to meet your specific insurance needs. We are a major sponsor of the Dude Ranchers’ Association and are proud to support our friends and clients. We look forward to seeing you.
The Comphy Company
Jason Olson ~ 307.277.0525 ~ jason@conestogawagonco.com ~ conestogawagonco.com
Conestoga Wagon Company based in Bear Lake handcrafts custom made wagons for the glamping, hotel and camping industry. Conestoga’s craftsmanship is quickly earning the reputation for providing dependable and durable units.
Modeled after authentic 19th century designs, our luxury wagons evoke an Old West ambiance with the comfort and convenience of modern day technology. Fully mobile wagons come equipped with electricity, pillow-top mattresses, comfortably sleep six, appeal to adults and kids alike while making your guest experience unforgettable.
CoolWorks.com
Kelcy Fowler ~ 720.145.8790 ~ kelcy@coolworks.com ~ www.coolworks.com
Advertising in the right places gives you a better shot at finding the right people. By advertising your job opportunities on CoolWorks.com, you will tap into the thousands of seasonal job seekers who are searching for their next work adventure. Employers consistently tell us that the quality and experience of the employees they recruit through our site are top notch. Ask us about the Staffing Center, a powerful tool to streamline your employment application process and minimize the time you spend reviewing applications.
CoolWorks has been a supporting member of the DRA since 1998, and is proud to offer personalized service at an affordable price.
The Dude Ranch Partnership
Peter Askew & David McCollough ~ 404.272.1159 ~ peter@duderanch.com
www.DudeRanch.com ~ www.GuestRanches.com
Our partnership exists to deliver Ranchers one thing - Bookings.
Our 370,000 yearly website visits and 1 million page impressions help us deliver on that promise every year.
New for 2017 - Embed your own video ads into GuestRanches.com & DudeRanch.com. Grab Peter or David for more info!
DudeRanches.com
Dean Ruffing ~ 760.567.6005 ~ dean@duderanches.com ~ www.DudeRanches.com
The website developed by Dude Ranchers for Dude Ranchers – the only site with an Advisory Board that includes 3 past presidents of the DRA.
Escalante RugsAndrew Merrill ~ 508.740.6311 ~ Andrew@escalanterugs.com ~ www.escalanterugs.com
In a world where centuries-old traditional weaving crafts are slowly disappearing, the history and culture of the Zapotec weavers in the Oaxaca Valley, Mexico is alive and thriving. Escalante Rugs has been THE source for fine hand crafted wool rugs over 22 years, working with Master Weavers.
We specialize in contemporary Western designs, custom sizes and custom rug branding. Escalante Rugs has been working with DRA ranches for many years and has won many textile awards for quality and design. We look forward to seeing you in Cody! Check out our web site www.escalanterugs.com
InsideOut Solutions, Inc.
Patricia McCauley ~ 800.500.8401 x302 ~ pat@insideout.com ~ insideout.com
Creating Marketing Solutions for your Destination
Marketing your Ranch has never been so complicated nor moved as fast as Internet marketing strategies do today. Having a PR firm, SEM company and website developer all working independently is not in your Ranch’s best interest. Using a shotgun approach for your marketing won’t bring you the results you desire. An All-inclusive marketing plan will help you drive business and control your marketing budget and is measurable.
InsideOut Solutions is a full service marketing company with 16 years of experience in PR, Print, SEM and Website development. We develop one plan that integrates your website with your social media, PPC, PR and provide you the tools to manage and measure your success.
Intrix Technology, Inc.
Peg Menzel ~ 720.977.2027 ~ pmenzel@intrix.com ~ www.intrix.com
Your business requires credit card payment processing solutions that are flexible, quick to implement, cost-effective and supported by people that care and understand the critical nature of business and consumer payments. Intrix Payment Solutions combines decades of industry expertise with state-of-the-art technology to bring you results that make payment acceptance seamless to your organization.
Intrix Payment Solutions supports all card types including Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover and works to assure that our merchants have the most secure, flexible, convenient and cost-effective programs available anywhere. We also work closely with all equipment vendors to ensure that your integration will be efficient and correct.
Intrix Technology is the official merchant services provider for the Dude Ranchers’ Association and is proud to give back a significant portion of our proceeds from our DRA merchant services relationships in support of the Association. We also provide special rates for all Association Members!
Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality Insurance
Dan Schneider, Michele Clough, Damian Petty ~ 520.571.1900 ~ dan-schneider@leavitt.com ~ leavitt.com
Leavitt Recreation and Hospitality remains the endorsed provider of insurance for the Dude Ranch Association with Dan Schneider, Damian Petty, and Michele Clough serving as your point of contact. LRHI has served the outdoor recreation and hospitality industry for over 25 years in all 50 states with relationships with key carriers that have the ability to insure your dude ranch including liability, property, and worker’s compensation.
We remain committed to the association and in addition to attending the convention, we welcome opportunities to educate and inform Dude Ranch Operators about the changes in the insurance industry and coverage specific to your operation.
Philadelphia Insurance Companies
Krystal Allen ~ 303.200.5340 ~ krystal.allen@phly.com ~ phly.com
Gillingham & Associates is a subsidiary of Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) that specializes in commercial property & casualty insurance for the Outdoor Recreation and Hospitality industries. With over 15 years insuring the recreation, hospitality, and leisure market including outfitters, guides, dude ranchers, bed & breakfast owners, and others, we have insights into your industry that others just don’t have.
We tailor each policy to address each insured’s unique exposures. We offer package policies including General Liability, Property, Crime, Inland Marine, Automobile, separate Directors and Officers Liability, and Umbrella Liability. For all your Guide & Outfitter needs, visit our website at PHLY.com.
Ranchbookings.comMatthieu Corrand ~ 307.413.2324 ~ Matt.corrand@gmail.com ~ ranchbookings.com
RanchBookings.com was founded with a single purpose: to help Guest Ranchers make more money while reducing office work. Our online booking engine and property management solutions are specifically designed for Guest Ranches. RanchBookings handles the full lifecycle of your reservations:
- Getting seen: Search Engine Optimized directory listing and social media management
- Discovery phase: quote generation, online customer portal, travel agent & tour operator portal and online travel agents
- Booking phase: payments processing and email communications
- Check-in phase: online waiver signing and customer information forms
- During the stay: meals and activities schedules, gift shop and incidentals
- After the stay: invoicing (including Quickbooks exports), Customer Relationship Management and satisfaction surveys
We look forward to talking with you about how you too can spend less time in the office and more time on the ranch!
Salon Sheets and Boutique
Patty Steur ~ 805.253.0315 ~ pbsteur@aol.com ~ salonsheets.com
Salon Sheets is looking forward to attending the 2017 Dude Rancher’s Convention in Tucson, AZ. In addition to our existing inventory we now have Mattress Pads, Foam Mattress Toppers, and Mattress Lifters for easier bed making. Our new selection of Pillows is available in several styles. Update your cabins and guest rooms with refreshing new linens! The Boutique items for this year includes handbags, wraps and ponchos, blouses, scarves and travel size accessories. We would be happy to assist you in expanding your Ranch Gift Shop with merchandise, gifts, and souvenirs. We grew from a 47 year old business where we have provided exceptional products, services, and always the best in customer service to the clientele. Through our business we support educational and charitable organizations. When we travel to acquire new items for Salon Sheets and Boutique, it is always with the client in mind. Our items are available in Western and Southwest themes, along with other regional and seasonal favorites. We always offer “complimentary shipping” to DRA Members!
Think Reservations
Richard Aday ~ 877.736.4195 x700 ~ richard.aday@thinkreservations.com ~ thinkreservations.com
ThinkReservations provides a fast, professional and comprehensive platform for your business. With a unique ecosystem of proven business management solutions, integrated payment processing, world-class support and direct connectivity with channels such as Booking.com and Trip Advisor, ThinkReservations is ready to unify, automate and make every part of your business more profitable and productive.