2026 Sikeston Rodeo Chairman

Isaac Quick

For me, serving as General Chairman is about honoring where I come from and giving back to the community that has given so much to me and my family. I’ve spent my entire life in this area, and the opportunity to help lead something as meaningful as the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo is both humbling and incredibly rewarding.

I’ve spent all 33 years of my life right here in the Sikeston area. In May of 2017, I married my beautiful wife, Angela, and she is the best thing that’s ever happened to me. Together, we’ve been blessed with three amazing children: Kinnison, born in 2019; Kooper, born in 2021; and Klara, who we welcomed into the world in September of 2025. My family is my foundation, and everything I do is to make them proud.

After graduating, I attended lineman school in 2011 and began traveling the country working for a contractor. For several years, I had the opportunity to lead crews of men across the United States, repairing storm-damaged power lines and restoring power to communities in need. That experience taught me responsibility, leadership, and the importance of teamwork under pressure. In 2018, through connections made within the Jaycees, I was introduced to the line superintendent where I now proudly serve as a line foreman, a role I’ve held ever since.

I joined the Sikeston Jaycees in 2014, one year after my brother, Jeremiah Quick, became involved. Watching him and many close friends pour their time and energy into serving the community made a lasting impression on me. Knowing the impact this rodeo has had on our area for generations, it was impossible to pass up the chance to help in any way I could. Jeremiah later served as Rodeo Chairman in 2021, and I’m excited to have the same experience.

Since joining the Jaycees, I’ve doubled down on learning what leadership means. Sitting on boards within the club and on the rodeo side of things has helped me grow in ways I never expected. I’ve learned to see projects from every angle, not just the hands-on side, but also how planning, budgeting, and organization play a critical role in success.

What I value most about being a Jaycee is working alongside my closest friends toward a shared goal: giving back to the community that raised us. During my time involved, I’ve watched our organization donate over a million dollars back into the community. Seeing donations benefit organizations like the Kenny Rogers Children’s Center and school systems throughout our surrounding area reinforces that what we do here truly matters.

I’ve been around livestock my entire life, which made working in various rodeo areas a natural fit for me. Being hands-on with different aspects of the rodeo has deepened my appreciation for the effort it takes to make this event happen. Everyone involved plays a vital role, big or small. Every person you see out here is a volunteer, and every dollar raised goes back into the community in ways that impact more of us than we may realize. The rodeo brings more revenue into this area than any other event all year, and that impact reaches far beyond the arena.

I’m humbled by the opportunity to serve as the 2026 General Chairman and excited to lead our team into a new year. A few years ago, we were able to increase our purse, and this year we’ve added another 25% to it. That growth speaks volumes about the strength of this rodeo and the caliber of cowboys and cowgirls it will bring to Sikeston, many of whom will go on to compete at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. I’m incredibly proud of where we are and even more excited for what’s ahead. Let’s have a great year!