Born and raised on a small ranch in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Audra quickly developed a love and respect for horses, community, and giving back. She competed on the Rodeo Team while attending Colorado Mesa University, graduating with a degree in Elementary Education. Following graduation, Audra taught Kindergarten and First Grade on the Western Slope. Teaching literacy, compassion, and the building blocks for a successful future are still fundamental parts of her everyday life.
In 2009, Audra was crowned as the 54th Miss Rodeo Colorado (MRC) at the Denver National Western Stock Show. As a representative of the Centennial State and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, Audra spent a year traveling to various rodeos and western celebrations throughout the United States, sharing her love for the rodeo, horses, and education.
In addition to being a busy mom of two young girls, Audra recognizes the value and importance of pouring back into the community, especially as a family. She serves on a number of community boards and committees, all of which are close to her heart: National Western Stock Show Citizens of the West, Colorado FFA Foundation, Arapahoe Rodeo Royalty Association, and the Children’s Museum of Denver.
Audra is bringing her country roots to the city, slowly adding to her family’s “McNicholas Minis” animal farm. These days you can find her teaching her girls how to ride horses and taking care of their chickens, dogs, cats, and mini pig. If she’s not spending time at home with her family and animals, you can find her volunteering in her daughters’ classrooms, practicing her roping skills, and coaching young women for pageants and rodeo events.
