JVC Rodeo

Jon Van Cleave was NAC Co-Founder along side Billy Whitford. Jon was a true renaissance man in every facet of his life. He was a pararescue jumper, gold-medal winning athlete and Olympian, attorney, successful businessman, cowboy, scuba diver, outdoorsman, pilot and so much more. There was really nothing that Jon could not do once he put his mind to it.

In honor of Jon Van Cleve and the legacy he leaves behind, we proudly introduce the NAC JVC Rodeo—a tribute to the man who helped build this community and lived every day with purpose.

As it turns out, the ‘Code of the West’ strikes a deep cord with people from all walks of life. 

Simple, timeless guiding principles to live by that can be adopted into our own lives. Jon did.

• Live Each Day with Courage.
• Take Pride in Your Work.
• Always Finish What You Start.
• Do What Has To Be Done.
• Be Tough, but Fair.
• When You Make A Promise, Keep It. 
• Ride for the Brand. 
• Talk Less and Say More. 
• Remember That Some Things Aren’t for Sale. 
• Know Where to Draw the Line.
•  Be There For A Friend When He Needs You. 
• Honesty is absolute – your word is your bond; a handshake is more binding than a contract.