Mike and His Family Resides in Cowden,IL His Wife Janie Works at Eastside Veterinary Clinic in Effingham His Son Kaleb(18) Rides Bulls His Daughter Kyleigh(16) Is a High School Athlete and his Youngest boy Daxton(7) Enjoys Playing the Guitar Mike Has Worked as a Rodeo Entertainer/Barrelman For The Last 15+ Years Doing Shows all Over The US and As Far Away as Hawaii and Saudi Arabia Mike’s Says part of his Task is to make you forget your troubles and enjoy the show for the two-two and a half hours him and the Announcer want to keep the crowd entertained during breaks in the show.When performing his job as a Barrelman/Rodeo clown he may need to Distract the bull or use the barrel to help protect the Bullfighters and Bullriders in the Arena.He May Be a Clown in the Arena But he takes the Safety of the Riders and Bullfighters in his care Seriously