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 operated music festival in the world.

Carol Woodruff
CFO / Box Office

Daymon Woodruff
Executive Vice President

Toni Woodruff
Vending & Biker Belles Director

Robert Pandya
COO

Jeff D’Entremont
VP-Global Brand Alliances & Sponsor Relations

Steve Owen
Main Stage & Facilities Director

Mike Kilmer
Technology & IT Director

Shirley Wetz
Customer Service Manager

Kathy Ruff
Reservations

Mackenzie Glover
B2B Content & Event Manager

Mary Panerio
Marketing & Showcase Stage Director

Cody Ertman
Media & Public Relations

Ozzie Slusser
Grounds Crew

Kris Sammons
Assistant-Commercial Strategy & Alliances

Bill Reichert
Grounds Crew

Bonnie London
Fenske Park Manager

Meri Remick
Bar Director

David Kezar
Bar Manager

Greg Smith
Sales & Freedom Celebration

Sharon Ell
Catering Manager

Jay Russell
Sanitary Facilities Manager

Marilyn Stemp
Bike Shows & Industry Consultant
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