The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) is excited to announce the hiring of Shianne Megel as the association’s new Director of Show Management. Megel joins the NCHA staff after spending nine years with the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) in Oklahoma City, Okla. where she was the Senior Director of Events.
Megel has had a successful career in the equine and agriculture industry, with a passion for non-profit organizations. Since her graduation for West Texas A&M she has worked for the Texas Beef Council and the Oklahoma Agr-Ability Project. And most recently while at NRHA, she was responsible for executing the strategic direction of the Association through departmental management of Events, Member Services, Affiliates, Competition & Education (Judges/Stewards/Secretaries), Animal Welfare & Medications, International Competition, Youth Development & Reiner-Suite Technology Development.
“We are excited to have Megel join the NCHA team,” said Lewis Wray, Interim Executive Director of the National Cutting Horse Association. “Her recent work with NRHA in their Show Department as she oversaw the development of their newest IT programs and her vast knowledge and experience in event production, will make her a vital addition to the NCHA.”
Megel will be relocating to Fort Worth with her family and begin work in February. We want to welcome her to the cutting horse family and wish her the best of luck.