Michael A. Cousin is a fourth generation Idahoan who grew up in Ammon. He is a rodeo fan and attended many War Bonnet Roundup performances while growing up. He graduated from Hillcrest High School and studied Communication at BYU-Idaho in Rexburg. He works in marketing and serves as the Communications Director on the War Bonnet Roundup Committee. He lives in Idaho Falls with his wife and young daughter.