We are a family oriented sale consisting of Bill and Carole Smith, Todd and Lorie Fike, and Jack and Becky Wipplinger. We welcomed Dr. H.B. "Woody" Bartlett as a member of the sale in 2003.

Bill Smith was a professional saddle bronc rider from 1961-1979 and then went on to produce the North Platte Nightly Rodeo between the years of 1980-1989. His wife Carole was an elementary school teacher from 1966 to 1972 and in the years of 1974 to 1995 when she retired. She also was a professional barrel racer in 1972 and 1973.

Reid O'Rourke is Carole's nephew and has been working at the ranch and riding the sale geldings for the past 12 years.

Todd Fike is the nephew of Bill and Rick. He rode bucking horses professionally from 1991-2004 and he currently builds homes in addition to the sale production. Lorie is a Major in the U.S. Army and has been on active duty for ten years. She is a Certified Hand Therapist and is currently the Chief of Occupational Therapist at Fort Hood, TX.  They have three daughters, Addie (8), Lillie (7) and Claira Mae (4).

Jack Wipplinger has been coaching high school football and basketball for 18 years. His wife Becky has been a 4th and 5th grade teacher for 19 years. They have three children. Skyler is a graduate of Rocky Mountain College with a degree in Biology. Lat plays football at Carrol College in Helena, Montana and is majoring in Elementary and Special Education. Elsie Cour d'Alene (Lene) is 13 years old and attends Roosevelt Middle School in Red Lodge, Montana.