DRA Vendor Page
Below are the vendors for the 96th convention on January 17 - 20, 2022. 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 businesses 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.
Learn more about the 2022 DRA Convention Vendors' products and services here in the Digital Vendor Guide.
829 Studios, LLC.
Peter Ross | 617-933-9824 | peterross@829llc.com | www.829llc.com
Agave Pay
Greg Mallin - 720-977-2024 - gmallin@agavepay.com - www.agavepay.com
Intrix is now Agave! Start accepting all payments, from all channels, all the time - effortlessly. Our online and mobile applications allow you to manage your business from anywhere and empower your customers to pay with their preferred payment method. Our technology provides real-time notifications and custom reporting that keep you connected to your business so you know when and how you are getting paid. We can also eliminate your monthly bill with our “No Fee” pricing option which simplifies your back-office workflow allowing you to focus on your core business.
Bandit Brand & Bandit Town
Jennifer McMillen, Brittany Burnett | 562-682-1681 | ladiesloveoutlaws@mac.com
Bandit Brand - Made in the USA Nostalgic American vintage style t-shirts. You can find us online at www.banditbrandgeneralstore.com
We make our tees in our own lil Western town just outside of Yosemite called “Bandit Town” www.bandittownusa.com where we are inspired by the Wild West, Country Music, and Good Times. We also host weddings, cookouts and concerts, and a whole bunch of community events.
No trends forecasting, no seasons, no cares of what's "hot" or "in style". Just plain ole vintage style tees that are made to be genuinely loved by their owners. (Preferably while listening to Waylon Jennings). We also have an amazing offering of vintage clothing and boots, housewares, blankets, and accessories.
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 to working with all the members at the upcoming Dude Ranchers' Association Vendor Show this January. In the meantime, visit our corporate website and familiarize yourself with us and our products!
Churchill Jerky Company
Sean, Tyler & Rachel Churchill | 619-633-9971 | churchillcompany@yahoo.com
Hello to all the members of the Dude Ranch Association. Thank you for giving Churchill Jerky Company the opportunity to introduce ourselves to you. We are very excited to introduce you to our top premium line of Beef Jerky. We are a 100% family-owned and operated premium beef jerky company. All our products are made in the USA with 100% natural USDA approved beef. We pride ourselves on providing our customers with the highest quality products & service. We look forward to working with you to get the Churchill Jerky products at your ranch. Please come visit us in person and see how we can help you.
Conestoga Wagon Company
DudeRanches.com
Dean Ruffing, Rick Turton- 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.
Equilix and Equipride offered by SweetPro Feeds
Gallagher
Sid Veale, Nancy Tulley | 800-451-7286 | sid_veale@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 insured dude ranches. Now we are international in scope. Our team of dude ranch specialists consists of Nancy Tulley, Hannah Burford and myself. Dude ranch insurance is what we do, and we love it.
Hatco
Joe Hagaman | dmarcum@hat-co.com | 972-494-7169
Since 1927 Hatco has been producing the world’s most famous western headwear brands Stetson, Resistol, & Charlie 1 Horse are the brands of choice from President of the United States to the working cowboy. Headquartered in Garland Texas, the official hat-making capitol of Texas, and employing over 400 Americans, Hatco is the only company in the United States that purchases raw fur and manufactures it into a finished fur felt hat, maintaining a quality that is synonymous with its world-famous brands.
HUB International Insurance - Mountain States Limited
InsideOut Solutions, Inc.
Patricia McCauley, Ariel Ferree | 360-683-5774 | pat@insideout.com | www.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 provides you the tools to manage and measure your success.
Kimes Ranch Jeans
Jeremy Jarrad, Garrett Cooper | 888-512-0886 | jj_jarrard@yahoo.com
With a dream to create THE JEAN that was missing from the western world, Matt and Amanda sourced every element of their production-finding the best team of cutters, sewers, and washers until their product was undeniably the best fit and quality. We are the western wear leaders of quality in style, product, and service. At Kimes Ranch, we intend to bring Western back to its roots by creating fashionable jeans with a classic feel. We are leading the trend by taking our fashion industry background and blending it with our western roots to make western fashion current. Where jeans were a timeless staple and simplicity and durability made them the cowboy’s must-have. Kimes Ranch has made function and fits a priority, making our classic jean a standout necessity for all cowboys and girls. We provide the canvas for your unique western style.
Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality Insurance
Damian Petty | 253-531-4470 | damian-petty@leavitt.com | www.lrhinsurance.com
Leavitt Recreation and Hospitality remains the endorsed provider of insurance for the Dude Ranch Association with Dan Schneider and Damian Petty 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.
Montana Wild Rags
Tracy Taylor, Larry Patterson, Shelbie Massie | mtwildrags@yahoo.com | 417-204-2323
MT Wild Rags are handmade to be beautifully fashionable but dependably functional as well! Available in 150+ prints, 100+ solids, and endless custom options sized from babies to buckaroos, we have something for everyone! We choose carefully selected materials for their beauty, durability, wash-ability, and affordability. We have developed a superior rolled hem and offer a lifetime hem guarantee! We look forward to meeting you and helping you choose Wild Rags for your ranch!
National Financial Partners
Heather Gillingham, Dan Schneider | heather.gillingham@nfp.com, 316-708-4632 | dan.schneider@nfp.com, 520-906-9129
As you prepare for another season of providing folks with their most enjoyable getaway possible. I hope you’ll consider offering Nickers at your ranch.
Riding is one of the most wonderful experiences that we share with our guests, and Nickers were created to make a woman’s riding experience the best it can be! They’re specialty leggings specifically designed to be worn under jeans to keep women more comfortable while riding and made to be put to use for other ventures during their stay - hiking, under waders while fishing, yoga - and once they return home. As one wearer said, “They’re the only leggings I wear, and I’ll never ride without them again.”
Oasis, a Paychex Company
Sage Husmann, Art Arguijo | shusmann@oasispeo.com, 760-710-9461 | aarguijo@oasispeo.com, 619-452-5412
PATH exists to help business owners make sense of their operations so they can actually enjoy why they got into business for themselves in the first place. We are an independent broker that provides the tools businesses need to streamline operations, and to accept payments easily and at a fair price, with proactive, hands-on service and support. Offering digital waivers, payroll, staff scheduling, merchant services, point of sale solutions, and more. We believe small business owners and employees thrive best when their operational practices are streamlined, user-friendly and not over-priced.
Ranchbookings.com
Ranch Jewlery
Judy McMullin Stromme | 602-370-2273 | ranchgifts@gmail.com | www.brandedranchhands.com
25 + years in the DRA. We brand deerskin gloves with your brand, ranch name and logo.
-Branded rusted steel Christmas ornaments -Branded silver stampede strings -Branded silver jewelry - earrings, necklaces, charms, hat pins, etc. We provide your guests with a quality product with your name and brand. Advertising that your guests pay to take home.
Romeo Bravo Software
Vince Sweeney, Paul Robertson, Kristin Williamson | vince@romeobravosoftware.com
Romeo Bravo Software provides products and services that increase sales and profitability for businesses that focus on experiential hospitality and outdoor recreation. Our feature product, Lodge-ical, is a dedicated reservation and property management system used by dude and guest ranches for over 20 years. Romeo Bravo Software has added a number of significant enhancements to Lodge-ical, including online booking, QuickBooks integration, and e-commerce solutions. We work with every customer to make sure Lodge-ical includes features that will make running your business easier and more profitable. We are proud of our commitment to customers, our team’s experience and credibility, personalized customer service, and prompt customer support. Our software builds better adventures.