Pat Christenson, far right, is joined by, from left, wife Vicki, daughter Nicole and granddaughter Kinsley at the 2021 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Christenson, the longtime president of Las Vegas Events — which with the PRCA operates the Wrangler NFR — is retiring after 21 years in that role and 37 years of involvement with the National Finals Rodeo. (courtesy)