STAFF LEADERSHIP BOARD LEADERSHIP

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Kansas State Fair Board

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Executive Board

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Harmon Bliss - Chairman

Harmon Bliss, Jetmore, currently is an agricultural education instructor.

Bliss represents the Southwest Extension District

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Ron Hinrichsen - Vice Chair

Ron Hinrichsen is Director of Beef Sales and Marketing for Genex Beef. He also operates Hinrichsen Ranch near Westmoreland. Hinrichsen represents the Northeast Kansas Extension District.

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Robert Atkisson - Secretary

A farmer and rancher near Stockton, Atkisson has been a longtime volunteer and leader with the Rooks County Fair. In 2016, he was inducted into the Kansas Fairs and Festivals Hall of Fame. Atkisson serves as the Kansas Fairs and Festivals designee.

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Extension District Representatives

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Kathy Brazle

Southeast Kansas Extension

Kathy Brazle, of Chanute, is a retired school administrator. Previously a teacher in Erie, Brazle received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and physical education from Southwestern College and a master’s degree in physical education from the University of Kansas.

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Sarah Green

South-Central Kansas Extension

Sarah Green, Wichita, is a community engagement manager with the Kansas Department of Transportation. Previously, she served as local foods and rural outreach coordinator under the Kansas Department of Agriculture.

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Nick Ketzner

Northwest Kansas Extension

Nick Ketzner, of Bird City, is the Rocky Mountain and Plains States sales representative for High Noon Feeds - which specializes in livestock show animal feed.

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Kansas Chamber Represenative

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Paula Landoll-Smith

Landoll-Smith is the marketing director for the Landoll Corporation in Marysville, which manufactures products in industries including transportation and agriculture.

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Departments of Ag and Commerce Representatives

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Kayla Savage

Community Development Division Director

Kansas Department of Commerce

Kayla Savage provides oversight for the following Community Development programs: Kansas Main Street, Kansas Creative Arts and Industries Commission, Rural Opportunity Zones, Kansas Angels, Community Service Tax Credits and Community Development Block Grants.

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Mike Beam

Kansas Secretary of Agricutlure

Before becoming the Kansas Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Beam spent 38 years in association management for the Kansas Livestock Association.

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Kansas State University Extension Designee

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Gregg Hadley

Associate Professor & Director of Extension

Gregg Hadley is an Associate Professor and Director for Kansas State University Extension.

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At-Large Members

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Dylan Evans

Dylan Evans, Lebo, is the owner of Farmers State Bank of Aliceville and DWE Livestock. He received a master’s degree in food science, a bachelor’s degree in animal science and industry and a bachelor’s degree in food science and industry, all from Kansas State University.

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John Bottenberg

John Bottenberg previously served on the Kansas State Fair Board in the 2000s. He was reappointed in 2020 for a three-year term. Bottenberg, a former state represenative, is a lobbyist in Topeka.

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Travel Industry Association of Kansas Designee

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Holly Lofton

Holly Lofton, Lindsborg, is the director of tourism for the Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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