Cowgirl Connection featuring Brandy Elliott Bendele
June 12 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Free
Thursday, June 12, 2025
5:30-7:00 PM
FREE
Cowgirl Connection featuring Brandy Elliott Bendele
Join us for this month’s Cowgirl Connection featuring guest speaker, Brandy Elliott Bendele. Brandy currently serves as President of the Miss Rodeo Texas Association, Inc., and is a former Miss Rodeo Texas Teen and Miss Rodeo Texas Queen. Come learn more about how Brandy and the Miss Rodeo Texas Association continues to encourage our youth to remember the impact and contributions of Texas’ rich western heritage in our everyday lives.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with complimentary drinks and light bites.
Program starts at 6:00 p.m.
Parking in Museum Lot is $12 per car.
Cowgirl Museum Members receive free parking.
Please RSVP to rsvp@cowgirl.net.
This event is FREE for the public to attend but seating is limited; advance reservations are required.
About Brandy Elliott Bendele:
Brandy Elliott Bendele currently serves as President of Miss Rodeo Texas Association, Inc. after holding the titles of Miss Rodeo Texas Teen 1992, Miss Rodeo Texas 1999, and first runner-up to Miss Rodeo America 2000. She’s been active in the organization for over 20 years in various capacities such as Ambassador, State Coordinator, and Vice President. Her gratitude for the role the organization played in her life is what drives her desire to help take it to the next level. She is truly passionate about giving young ladies who love rodeo and agriculture even greater opportunities.
Brandy is also a Senior Vice President Relationship Manager at Capital Farm Credit with over thirteen years of experience in rural land and agricultural lending. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with an emphasis in marketing from Texas A&M University College Station. Brandy is also a graduate of the Farm Credit Council Services Leading Others Leadership Program.
Outside of Miss Rodeo Texas and work, Brandy is active in her church and has spent the last twelve years volunteering for school organizations. Her greatest joy is being married to her husband, John, and supporting her two sons, Brayden, and Jorden.