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.

2008 Iowa State Fair Board Officers and Directors

Gary VanAernam, President
Southwest District, Exira

Randy Brown, Vice-President
South Central District, Osceola

Jeanne Partlow, Treasurer
Northwest District, Manson and Ankeny

Bill Neubrand
Northwest District, LeMars

Don Greiman
North Central District, Garner

James Romer
North Central District, Ames

Dave Huinker
Northeast District, Decorah

Paul Vaassen
Northeast District, Dubuque

C.W. Thomas
Southwest District, Guthrie Center

Jerry Parkin
South Central District, Earlham

Gary McConnell
Southeast District, Bloomfield

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