Committee Members
(Back row left to right)Richard Hillberg, Joe Haeckel and Jim Wyant.
(Middle) Cindy Caretto, Kate Ross, Tom Ross, Liz Harris, Red Akkerman, Jan Gray, Mo Franks, Glenn Stuart, Mindy Stuart.
(Frontt) Susie Collins, Dave Sievers.

ABOUT US

The Big Bear Cowboy Committee are honored to welcome everyone to Big Bear Valley and hope you enjoy the Gathering, the weather, blue skies and clean air.

We are very excited about this year’s Gathering and have worked hard to entertain you in the very best cowboy fashion!
2011 Committee members:
Liz HarrisCo-Founder
-Past Mayor and current City Councilwoman for the City of Big Bear Lake
-Retired Educator
-Schnauzer Mama
-One very busy lady
Richard HillbergCo-Founder and Co-Chair
-Retired School Teacher
-Retired Businessman
-Leather Craftsman
-Owner of the Rockin R Ranch
-Owner of Chico his horse and several other animals (the chickens are Rosemary’s)
Glenn Stuart Co-Chair
-Certified Mortgage Consultant...21+ years
-Member of BBL Rotary Club
Susie Collins
-Escrow Officer
-Community Volunteer
-Loves sailing and sewing
Bob Collins
-Marine Corp Veteran
-Former Scoutmaster
-Past President, Big Bear Lions Club
Mo Franks
-Retired
-Board Member of Los Vaqueros de la Montanas Riding Club
Jan Gray
-Orthopedic Nurse, Retired
-Current Realtor
-Member of U.S. Icelandic Horse Congress
-Event co-coordinator of Los Vaqueros de la Montana’s Riding Club
-Proud partner of an Iceland Import, Halli Thor fra Enni
Cindy Caretto
-Retired Educator
-Valley Volunteer
-Proud Mom of 2 Army Soldiers
Mindy Stuart
-Database Annuity Marketing business for loan officers
-Mom of Ozzie, Harriet and Ricky
(2 Shih Tzu’s and a grey tabby)
Denis Thomas
-Retired Executive Director of the Big Bear Discovery Center
-Retired Broker and Sales Manager of Prudential Properties of BB
-Former President of Big Bear Dawnbuster's ROTARY
-Past member of Kiwanis and Lions Clubs
-General Building Contractor
-Former President - Big Bear and Victor Valley Board of Realtors
-Former Peace Officer (policeman)
-Enjoy walking, hiking, bicycling and RV camping
Dave Caretto
-Retired City Manager/Special District Manager Member and past Chairman of the City Planning Commission Rotatary Club of Big Bear Lake.
-Volunteer for several Bear valley organizations.
-Proud parent of 2 Army soldiers and Iraq War veterans.
Stan Matthews
-Retired Battalion Chief Orange County Fire Authority
-Community Arts Theater Volunteer
-Discovery Center Volunteer
-Forest Service Volunteer
Vivian Thomas
Vivian has lived with her husband Denis  and her dog Sedona Rose in Big Bear since 1994.  She's enjoys square and line dancing, sewing, arts and crafts, RVing and most outdoor activities.  She enjoys volunteering for several Big Bear organizations and participating with the Cowboy Gathering organizing committee. 
 
 
Big Bear Cowboy Gathering, P.O. Box 4202, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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