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.

2010 Iowa State Fair Board Officers and Directors

Randy Brown, President
South Central District, Osceola

Gary McConnell, Vice-President
Southeast District, Bloomfield

Jeanne Partlow, Treasurer
Northwest District, Manson and Ankeny

Bill Neubrand
Northwest District, LeMars

Alan Brown
North Central District, Hampton

James Romer
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 Chet Culver
Director by Office Held
Governor, State of Iowa, Des Moines
Represented by Honorable Lt. Governor Patty Judge

Honorable Bill Northey
Director by Office Held
Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Des Moines

Dr. Gregory L. Geoffroy
Director by Office Held
President, Iowa State University, Ames
Represented by Dr. Chuck Morris

Gary Slater
Fair Secretary/Manager/CEO, Des Moines