Miss Rodeo Montana 2002

Appearance * Personality * Photogenic

Kande is the 20 year old daughter of Jack and Kathy Ellis of Bigfork. She is a graduate of Bigfork High School and is currently attending Flathead Valley Community College.

Kande was involved with yearbook, cheerleading, and speech & drama in High School. In 2000 she served as the Northwest Montana Miss Pro Rodeo Queen and was first runner-up in the 2001 Miss Rodeo Pageant. Kande has been featured on the cover of Montana Woman Magazine, has modeled for the Bride's Time Magazine and has been in a commercial for S & S Campers. She enjoys barrel racing and is a member of the WPRA, and is also a licensed skydiver. She plans to obtain a double degree in Business Administration and Theatre and also major in Public Relations, with a goal towards owning her own business in Montana.