
2026 Days of 76 Board

Photo courtesy: Chutin Flicks Photography
Left to Right: Cheyenne Nelson, Mackenzi Gatzke, Greg Nelson, Chris Roberts, Kelly Baker, Clint Nixon, Dennis Smith, Suzanne Rogers (Vice Chairwoman), Shannon Percy (Chairman), Travis Rogers, Dave Englehardt, David Ruth, Tara Olson, Ted Thompson, Pat Roberts, Joe Peterson, Dianna Palmer
Not Pictured: Jay Mattson and Jimmy Mattson
Meet our Committee

Shannon Percy
Chairman
605-920-9903
Sturgis, SD
Board Member since 2015
Chairman: 2026

Suzanne Rogers
Vice Chairwoman, Advertising & Sponsorship Chair
605-920-0243
Deadwood, SD
Board Member since 2015

Joe Peterson
Treasurer, Budget Chair
605-920-8472
Deadwood, SD
Board Member since
Chairman: 1996, 2004, 2018

Mackenzi Gatzke
Secretary, Queen Chair, Technology & Social Media Chair
605-920-0384
Sturgis, SD
Board Member since 2023

Travis Rogers
Parade Chair
605-920-3966
Deadwood,SD
Board Member since 2011
Chairman: 2023

Chris Roberts
Sound & Electrical Chair
605-920-1116
Deadwood, SD
Board Member since 2002
Chairman: 2012, 2022

Pat Roberts
Public Relations Chair
605-920-1127
Deadwood, SD
Board Member since 1978
Chairman: 1993, 2002, 2017

Ted Thompson
Rodeo Chair
605-641-2000
Whitewood, SD
Board Member since 1980
Chairman 2007, 2020

Tara Olson
Vendors Chair
605-641-8272
Whitewood, SD
Board Member since 2020

Jay Mattson
Associate Members Chair
605-920-1532
Sturgis, SD
Board Member since 2022

Greg Nelson
Grounds & Arena Chair
605-580-1263
Deadwood, SD
Board Member since 1994
Chairman: 2008, 2021

Cheyenne Nelson
Merchandise Chair
605-920-0950
Newell, SD
Board Member since 2022

Dennis Smith
Hospitality Tent Chair
605-591-2178
Lead, SD
Board Member since 2020

Dave Englehardt
Parking & Security Chair
605-645-4106
Spearfish, SD
Board Member since 2017

Dianna Palmer
Tickets Chair
605-423-6045
Belle Fourche, SD
Board Member since 2018

Jimmy Mattson
Museum & Campground Chair
605-645-3602
Deadwood, SD
Board Member since 2012
Chairman: 2025

David Ruth
Bars Chair
605-920-1192
Deadwood, SD
Board Member since 2025

Clint Nixon
Board Member
605-415-0107
Rapid City, SD
Board Member since 2020

Kelly Baker
Board Member
605-569-3007
Whitewood, SD
Board Member since 2023
