Rowdy was a cowboy working at the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch and Rip's mentor and an old paramour to Bethany Dutton.
Biography[]
20+ years back he was the foreman enforcing the rules for John Dutton and showed Rip the ropes on how to get things done. While watching the cattle one night with Rip, he spoke of how he'd rather be all over Beth than babysitting cattle. Rip, offended for the Dutton's by his comments, lashed out at Rowdy for his lewd comments and the 2 got in a fight. Rowdy then drew a knife on Rip and lunged at him only to be severely beaten in the head with a rock by Rip. Shortly after the fiasco, Rowdy requested Rip to get medical help for his injuries and that he lie to John about being trampled by his horse, knowing that his injuries were fatal and that Rip could face some consequences. Rip chose not to lie to John as they both, along with Lloyd Pierce, reached Rowdy who was already dead. His body was later dumped at the Train Station.