Board Members

The Iowa State Fair Board consists of the Governor, the Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and the President of Iowa State University; two directors from each of six geograhic districts; and a secretary/manager/CEO. During the annual State Agricultural Convention in December, representatives of county fairs elect State Fair Boards.

2012 Iowa State Fair Board Officers and Directors

• Gary McConnell, President

  Southeast District, Bloomfield

• Alan Brown, Vice-President

  North Central District, Hampton

• Dave Hoffman

  Northwest District, LeMars

• Bill Neubrand

  Northwest District, LeMars

• Randy Brown

  South Central District, Osceola

• James Romer, Treasurer

  North Central District, Ames

• John Harms

  Northeast District, Monticello

• Paul Vaassen

  Northeast District, Dubuque

• C.W. Thomas

  Southwest District, Guthrie Center

• Gary VanAernam

  Southwest District, Exira

• Jerry Parkin

  South Central District, Earlham

• Robert Schlutz

  Southeast District, Columbus Junction

• Honorable Terry Branstad

  Director by Office Held - Governor, State of Iowa, Des Moines
  Represented by Honorable Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds

• Honorable Bill Northey

  Director by Office Held - Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Des Moines
  Represented by Jay Johnson

• Dr. Steven Leath

  Director by Office Held - President, Iowa State University, Ames

• Gary Slater

  Fair Secretary/Manager/CEO, Des Moines