Neal Reid is a talented writer with a work ethic that’s just as strong. He has worked countless hours at the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, where he serves as managing editor of ProRodeo Sports News.

But he’s done much more than that. As one of the few members of the PRCA’s communications department, Reid wears many hats, just like every member of the department. Any publication, from the media guide to the year-end edition, is produced by a handful of people. Plus they all serves as the media relations department for the association. He will leave the PRCA at the end of the month to go out on his own, establishing his freelance writing business.

I’m excited for Neal, because he’s pursuing his dreams. But it needs to be mentioned that he has been an asset to the PRCA. He’s provided tremendous journalistic integrity and worked very hard to make the best product he can. Most often, it’s a thankless job.

But I’m thankful, and I wish Neal nothing but the best.