About The Foundation

Mission

The Washington State Fair Foundation financially supports the scholarship and educational programs of the Fair, and preserves and improves the Fair for future generations.

The Washington State Fair has been the place for family, fun and education for over a century and nothing evokes such strong or fond family memories like The Grand Old Fair. In the fast-paced world we live in, it is important to hold on to the tradition of days gone by so that we may tell our stories to future generations. With your help, we can ensure that the Fair holds a tender place in your great-great grandchildren’s hearts too. Gifts made to the Washington State Fair Foundation support the growth of the Fair’s educational programs, ensure that the Fair’s founding legacy lives on through preservation projects, and facilitate enhancements to the fairgrounds. Donations helped create and continue to sustain operation of the Traveling Farm, The Farm at SillyVille, as well as provide scholarships each year for our community’s youth. Thank you for your support!

Foundation Information

Staff
Holly Ball, Foundation Development Manager
hollyb@thefair.com

Kim Arnone, Foundation Coordinator
kima@thefair.com
Board of Directors
Jerry Larson, Chair - Washington State Fair Board Director
Jeff McVicker, Vice Chair – Puget Sound Investments of Washington / Washington State Fair Board Director
Kent Hojem, Secretary – CEO, Washington State Fair
Renee McClain, Treasurer – CFO, Washington State Fair
Gary Tucci - Potelco / Washington State Fair Board President
Clint Absher - Absher Constuction, Project Manager
Mary Baker - Horizon View Health, Marketing Director
Jeff Chambers - Visiting Angels, Owner
Mike Egan – Microsoft
Patti Hogenson - KW Real Estate, Agent
Jeff Jewett - AA Asphalting, Inc., Retired
Jolene Peterson-Jones - JMJ Team, Owner
Dr. Gary Larson - South Hill Veterinary, Retired
Julie Marsh - Sales Lunch, Inc.
Lin Miller - State Department of Corrections, Retired
Adriane Sasaki - Columbia Bank, VP
Tom Shjerven - EAP Business at Psy Innovations, Inc., Director
Blair Sexton - Edward Jones, Owner
Kristina Stambaugh-Coons – You Impression, LLC, Owner
Jon Tartaglia - Steel Creek/The Vault Catering, Owner