From Rodeo Concessions to Youth Sports: How Service Shapes a City

Serving Where You Live | Dave & Rhonda Nerdin on Community, Tradition & Belonging | Roots and Branches of Lehi Podcast What does it look like to truly invest in the place you call home? In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with Dave and Rhonda Nerdin, a couple whose decades of service, involvement, and quiet leadership have helped shape Lehi’s community fabric. Rhonda, a lifelong Lehi resident, and Dave, originally from American Fork, share how Lehi became their long-term home—and why giving back became a way of life. The Nerdins reflect on their deep involvement with the Lehi Roundup Rodeo, including years of managing concessions and improving the experience for families and volunteers alike. Rhonda also shares the story behind the volleyball program she helped launch at the Lehi Recreation Center, which grew into a lasting opportunity for connection, activity, and youth engagement. Their stories reveal how small efforts, when sustained over time, create traditions that endure. From scouting projects and ward service to parades, pageants, and community events, Dave and Rhonda offer thoughtful advice for new residents looking to put down roots. Their conversation is a reminder that strong communities aren’t built overnight—they’re built by neighbors who show up, serve consistently, and care deeply about the people around them. 📌 Love stories about service, tradition, and community connection? Subscribe for more Roots and Branches of Lehi episodes celebrating the people who make Lehi feel like home. 🏡 Brought to you by Work Hard Mortgage — helping families go from renting to rooted. ⸻ ⏱ Key Moments in This Episode  • 00:00 – Introduction to Roots and Branches of Lehi • 00:37 – Meet Dave and Rhonda Nerdin • 00:50 – Growing Up & Moving to Lehi • 01:56 – Career Journeys • 05:09 – Family & Community Involvement • 05:21 – The Lehi Roundup Rodeo • 05:50 – Rodeo Concessions & Improvements • 10:04 – Community Service & Legacy • 19:01 – The Importance of Service & Community • 20:13 – Rodeo Hamburgers & Community Engagement • 25:30 – Organizing Ward Concessions • 27:59 – Volleyball Program Beginnings • 30:03 – Growth of the Volleyball League • 34:00 – Miss Lehi & Parade Committee Involvement • 35:47 – Advice for New Community Members • 37:16 – Reflections on Lehi’s Community Spirit • 39:13 – Challenges & Opportunities for Lehi’s Future • 41:44 – Scouting, Service Projects & Youth Involvement • 44:38 – Family Traditions & Community Events • 48:45 – Concluding Thoughts & Farewell ⸻ 👣 Related Topics: Lehi Roundup Rodeo • Community Service • Civic Engagement • Family Traditions • Volunteer Leadership • Lehi Recreation Center • Youth Programs • Miss Lehi • Community Building • Roots and Branches of Lehi 🎧 Listen to More Roots & Branches of Lehi:  Apple: https://apple.co/40J53Ln  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BC8a3YpULFYMSRgtfqF7v  YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlz4rzd_rsGZcR4Kscsck4ez_bWSLCuwM 🏠 Ready to go from renting to rooted?  ✔️ Want to know the value of your home? → https://workharding.hifello.com/lp/6888f21970143a6397c98ea4  ✔️ Curious how much home you can afford? → https://workharding.com/affordability-calculator.php  ✔️ Take the 60-second Homebuyer Readiness Quiz → https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/survey/aAl6tzfvetiS329QNypM #RootsAndBranches #LehiUtah #CommunityStories #WorkHardMortgage #FromRentsToRoots #LehiRoundup #CommunityService #VolunteerLeadership #LehiTraditions #CommunityConnection