RODEOHOUSTON®
HALL OF FAME
The RODEOHOUSTON Hall of Fame, is located outside of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ offices in NRG Center.
The RODEOHOUSTON Hall of Fame will recognize individuals and animals for their impact on the success and longevity of the Rodeo. Future honorees will include past and present Rodeo contractor personnel, contestants, stock and stock contractors.
2025 Class
LEON COFFEE
Leon Coffee is a world-famous barrelman. Easily recognized by his green hat and contagious smile, Coffee has worked across the globe protecting bull riders and entertaining audiences. Starting his career as a bullfighter, Coffee later transitioned to the barrel, where he’d become a decorated, trailblazing barrelman and staple of RODEOHOUSTON for over 30 years. Coffee rolled his barrel out for the last time at RODEOHOUSTON during the final performance of 2024. A true rodeo legend and cherished member of the RODEOHOUSTON family, Leon Coffee’s impact will be felt for generations.
2024 Class
MIKE CERVI
Mike Cervi, founder of Cervi Championship Rodeo, is one of the most respected stock contractors in rodeo history. His family run business has grown into one of the largest stock contracting firms in the world. For more than fifty years, Cervi Championship Rodeo has served as the stock contractor of RODEOHOUSTON. The Cervi family’s dedication, vision, and unwavering commitment to excellence has significantly contributed to the growth of the industry and the prestige of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Mike Cervi is one of three individuals inducted into the inaugural class of the RODEOHOUSTON Hall of Fame.
CHARMAYNE JAMES
More than 450 RODEOHOUSTON champions have been crowned since 1938, but none have reached the extraordinary athletic accomplishments of Charmayne James. In 1984, James and her horse Scamper took their first major win inside the Houston Astrodome. Over the next decade, Charmayne and Scamper would go on to win ten Barrel Racing championships, making her the most winning RODEOHOUSTON contestant of all time. Charmayne James is one of three individuals inducted into the inaugural class of the RODEOHOUSTON Hall of Fame.
BOB TALLMAN
For more than 40 years, Rodeo Announcer, Bob Tallman, has been THE distinctive voice of RODEOHOUSTON. Bob is a true legend who is deeply admired and respected by fans, rodeo athletes and fellow colleagues. He is known for his unrivaled knowledge, his kind heart, and his distinct way with words. His iconic ‘Hello, Houston’ can be heard at the beginning of every performance. Bob exemplifies the values of hard work, integrity, loyalty, and has dedicated his life to promoting and protecting our Western Heritage. Bob Tallman is one of three individuals inducted into the inaugural class of the RODEOHOUSTON Hall of Fame.
2025 Class
LEON COFFEE
Leon Coffee is a world-famous barrelman. Easily recognized by his green hat and contagious smile, Coffee has worked across the globe protecting bull riders and entertaining audiences. Starting his career as a bullfighter, Coffee later transitioned to the barrel, where he’d become a decorated, trailblazing barrelman and staple of RODEOHOUSTON for over 30 years. Coffee rolled his barrel out for the last time at RODEOHOUSTON during the final performance of 2024. A true rodeo legend and cherished member of the RODEOHOUSTON family, Leon Coffee’s impact will be felt for generations.
2024 Class
MIKE CERVI
Mike Cervi, founder of Cervi Championship Rodeo, is one of the most respected stock contractors in rodeo history. His family run business has grown into one of the largest stock contracting firms in the world. For more than fifty years, Cervi Championship Rodeo has served as the stock contractor of RODEOHOUSTON. The Cervi family’s dedication, vision, and unwavering commitment to excellence has significantly contributed to the growth of the industry and the prestige of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Mike Cervi is one of three individuals inducted into the inaugural class of the RODEOHOUSTON Hall of Fame.
CHARMAYNE JAMES
More than 450 RODEOHOUSTON champions have been crowned since 1938, but none have reached the extraordinary athletic accomplishments of Charmayne James. In 1984, James and her horse Scamper took their first major win inside the Houston Astrodome. Over the next decade, Charmayne and Scamper would go on to win ten Barrel Racing championships, making her the most winning RODEOHOUSTON contestant of all time. Charmayne James is one of three individuals inducted into the inaugural class of the RODEOHOUSTON Hall of Fame.
BOB TALLMAN
For more than 40 years, Rodeo Announcer, Bob Tallman, has been THE distinctive voice of RODEOHOUSTON. Bob is a true legend who is deeply admired and respected by fans, rodeo athletes and fellow colleagues. He is known for his unrivaled knowledge, his kind heart, and his distinct way with words. His iconic ‘Hello, Houston’ can be heard at the beginning of every performance. Bob exemplifies the values of hard work, integrity, loyalty, and has dedicated his life to promoting and protecting our Western Heritage. Bob Tallman is one of three individuals inducted into the inaugural class of the RODEOHOUSTON Hall of Fame.
