Board & Management
The Washington State Fair, also known as the Western Washington Fair Association and/or the Puyallup Fair, is a private, not-for-profit, 501-C3 corporation. It receives no government subsidy, and pays city and state taxes. Any proceeds are invested back into the Fair for improvements.
Board of Directors
Directors
Jerry Larson, President
Gary Gonter, Vice President
Michael Nelson, Secretary
David Campbell, Treasurer
Jerome Korum, Past President
Kenneth Scholz
Carl Hogan
W. David Schodde, Jr.
Roger Knutson
Candace Blancher
Daniel McClung
Gary Tucci
Directors Emeriti
Harry Corliss
Thomas Absher
Paul Anderson
Thomas Tebb
Dennis Elvins
Management
Kent Hojem, Chief Executive Officer - kent@thefair.com
Renee McClain, Chief Financial Officer - renee@thefair.com
Glen Baskett, Physical Plant Manager - glen@thefair.com
Alan Baker, Facilities Grounds Manager - alan@thefair.com
Debbie Baker, Facility Rental / Event Services Manager - debbie@thefair.com
Karen LaFlamme, Public Relations Counsel - karen@thefair.com
Dan Sharp, Commercial Exhibits & Concessions Manager - dan@thefair.com
Paula Beadle, Sponsorship Manager - paula@thefair.com
Tracey Wittenfeld, Marketing Manager - tracey@thefair.com
Andrea Thayer, Competitive Exhibits / Grounds Entertainment Manager - andreat@thefair.com
Brenda Bakken - Executive Department Manager - brenda@thefair.com
Bob Carlson, Manager Emeritus - bob@thefair.com
For general questions or other information, please contact us at info@thefair.com.
