About Us

Brian Lebel – Founder, Director

Brian Lebel founded the Cody Old West Show & Auction over two decades ago when the Western collectibles market was a small, tight-knit community of collectors and enthusiasts. Brian believed that these historic, artful, fun and sometimes bizarre pieces of Western Americana would appeal to a much broader public if people only knew they existed. So he launched his own show and auction to bring it to them.

Brian Lebel’s Old West Show & Auction is now one of the most respected and anticipated Western collecting events in the nation. As a passionate collector and dealer himself, Brian has dedicated his career to the industry. In addition to running the Show and Auction, Brian is an experienced and sought-after appraiser who has worked with the country’s top collectors, museums, galleries and insurers. For more information on appraisals or private sales, please see our Sales & Appraisals page.

Deb Broussard – Show Manager

Deb Broussard is dedicated to the planning and execution of the Old West Show.  Deb came to the Show in 2006 after a long career in the IT Project Management Industry (she holds a PMI certification), working with Fortune 500 and corporate clients.  She is adept at handling all aspects of the planning process and at working closely with our dealers in trying to ensure their satisfaction.  A consummate organizer and communicator, by her own admission she loves “helping people” and “making their lives easier.”  Deb spends her off hours working with local residents at the retirement community near her home.  A multi-talented, multi-tasker with a big heart, we are proud to have her working with us.

The Rest of the Team

The Old West Show & Auction would not be possible without the dedication of our associates and friends, all of whom work tirelessly to help bring the event together.

Special thanks are due to:

• The entire staff of High Noon Western Americana
• Robin Ireland of Ireland Graphic Design
• Pete Erickson of Frontier Americana
• Bill Welch of Cowboy Legacy Gallery
• The Seidel Family of Seidel Saddlery
• Ray Huffman of Broken Heart Trading
• Roz Broussard, Steve Schmitt, the McCracken family, and Jeff & Estee Roll
• Our dealers and consignors

and many others too numerous to mention. Thank you all.