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Cody Davenport

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CEO and Executive Director, San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo

Cody Davenport is the CEO and Executive Director of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, a role he has held since 2018 after beginning his involvement as a volunteer in 1991. A sixth-generation Texan and Texas A&M University graduate, Davenport has guided the rodeo through significant growth, including its expansion into a nationally recognized event known for exceptional production and community impact. Under his leadership, the organization has deepened its philanthropic reach, distributing over $286 million in scholarships and youth programs. Davenport's experience and vision are central to current discussions on Project Marvel and the future of the rodeo as a year-round economic and cultural force in San Antonio.

Aug. 15, 2025

133. How the Spurs Arena Could Change the San Antonio Rodeo

This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo’s pivotal role in the city’s cultural and economic landscape and explore what may be its biggest transition yet. As plans for a new arena and sign...