Spend time at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip, and you’ll find that the people you meet don’t just become your friends, they become family you can’t wait to reunite with every year.
The feeling begins with Buffalo Chip founder Rod “Woody” Woodruff. After establishing the Chip back in 1981, Woody sought the help of his family to grow the business. When he needed more help, he continued to treat each new employee like they were family, too.
Throughout the years, Woody has extended the same warm welcome to everyone who comes to the Chip, whether you’re an employee, business partner or guest. In doing so, he has grown the party into the largest and longest-running family-owned-and-operated music festival in the world.
Tyler Toennies
Brand Alliance Manager
David Kezar
Bar Manager
Meri Remick
Bar Director
Zbyněk Surovec
Multimedia Director
Candy McKay
Customer Service Specialist
Lisa Parker-Kosola
Executive Assistant
Bonnie London
Fenske Park Manager
Greg Smith
Sponsorship, Advertising & Vending Project Manager
Joe Mielke
Custom Bike Show Series Program Manager
Bill Reichert
Grounds Crew
Jay Russell
Sanitary Facilities Manager
Zorro
Office Meownager
Dalyss Hanson
Sponsorship & Special Events Coordinator
Want to join the Sturgis Buffalo Chip family? You can! The Chip is always seeking fun, talented and hard-working folks to be part of the team. Check out available positions and fill out an application here.
Sturgis Buffalo Chip founder Rod Woodruff and son Daymon in 1979
