Board of Directors

2 daughters – Katelyn, Allison

Elected to the board in 2006 – 5th year on the board

WHAT ARE YOUR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE FAIRBOARD?

I serve as the president of the board. I am responsible to run the meetings, vote in the case of ties, provide contracts for special events, manage conflicts, appoint committees, and act as the liaison between the board and the public.

WHAT COMMITTEES DO YOU SERVE ON?

I am exofficio of all committees but chose to serve on: Over Site / Rules / Budget / Screening / Contracts / Audit Committee, Ticket Distribution Committee, Multi Purpose / Commercial Buildings Committee, Advertising / Entertainment / Publicity / Website/Marketing Committee, Fair Office Committee and as a Department Head for the Small Animals/Poultry Barn.

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY WITH THE FAIR?

Moving to Ohio in 1966 as a second grader and being raised in the city I really never had a good understanding of what the fair was all about. In fact, as I grew older in my high school years I thought the fair was only for country kids and really never liked going to the fair. As a young adult many of my friends would invite me to the fair but because of my thoughts as a youngster I always declined the invitation stating "the fair just wasn't for me." When my children were of age my oldest daughter Katelyn decided she wanted to join the We Feed'em Well 4-H club. We talked her sister into doing the same and the family became members. The girls began by taking many different types of project to the fair but seemed to like their animal projects the best. I felt that if the girls were going to be part of 4-H and the fair that it was only right that I volunteer my time to the fair as well. So I petitioned to be voted in as a board member, was elected in 2006 and have served proudly ever since. Today, me or the girls wouldn't miss the fair for anything, love the fact that it is all about family, and are proud to be part of the best fair in all of OHIO.

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS AT THE FAIR?

For me, the fair is all about the kids and family. I love watching the pride and patience the young people demonstrate with their animal project and I look forward to Tuesday nights for the 4-H events. I enjoy the shows at the bandstand and working to find different acts to bring to the fair. I very much enjoy the camaraderie of the campground and the interactions and friendships developed during the fair.

Married to Wilma Whitten
3 Children – Lee, Bobby, Alan (deceased)
4 Grandchildren – Shannon, Lindsay, Logan, Landon

Elected to the board in 1969 – 42nd year on the board

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY WITH THE FAIR?

A 4-H Advisor for 47 years

WHAT COMMITTEES DO YOU SERVE ON?

I serve on the following committees – Grounds, parking, sanitation, audit, tickets, security

WHAT ARE YOUR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE FAIRBOARD?

Vice President of the fairboard

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS AT THE FAIR?

Livestock judging and 4-H

Married to Alex Uhrig
2 children – Katie (Bryan) Towne, Joe (Randi) Uhrig
3 grandchildren – Isaac, Cynthia, Amelia

Elected to the board in 1998 – 13th year on the board

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY WITH THE FAIR?

I have been a member of the Ross County Fair Auxiliary for 25 years having served 4 years as president and currently as superintendent of canned products. I enjoy entering projects in the Home Arts Dept.

WHAT COMMITTEES DO YOU SERVE ON?

I serve on the following committees – Entertainment, fair catalog, fair office, bandstand, sponsorships, advertising, website, marketing, budget

WHAT ARE YOUR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE FAIRBOARD?

Secretary of the fairboard

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS AT THE FAIR?

I enjoy seeing all the projects brought to the fair, working in the fair office, and renewing friendships each year. I appreciate all the hard work that the exhibitors put into their projects and all the volunteers who work so diligently to make the Ross County Fair the best ever!

Married to Ginny
1 son – Jay
2 grandchildren – Jayce, JJ

Has served on the board for 39 years.

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY WITH THE FAIR?

I have completed 38 years as Treasurer, with no citations from the State Auditors Office.

WHAT COMMITTEES DO YOU SERVE ON?

I serve on the following committees – Budget

WHAT ARE YOUR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE FAIRBOARD?

The Treasurer receives all monies due the Society.  I issue checks drawn on the Society’s accounts for payment of all amounts owed by the Society.  I make a monthly financial report at each regularly schedules meeting of the board and an annual report at the annual meeting.

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS AT THE FAIR?

Day to day operations of the fair office.

WHAT ARE YOUR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE FAIRBOARD?

Taking care of the grounds and buildings on the fairgrounds - Screening phone calls, rental of buildings, keeping the rental schedule of the grounds, maintaining the security of the grounds and buildings, maintenance, cleaning, mowing, and helping the Directors with their assignments

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY WITH THE FAIR?

Scott was in 4-H growing up.  Karen’s family ran the former Springbank Church booth at the fair.

Married to Nan Pickerrell Clary
2 children – Elly Jo and Bo Clary

Elected to the fairboard in 2006 – 5th year on the board

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY WITH THE FAIR?

Helped with Union Twp. For 10 years, helped with horses since 1990 and camped at the fair since 1990

WHAT COMMITTEES DO YOU SERVE ON?

I serve on the following committees – Co-Department head of horses

WHAT ARE YOUR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE FAIRBOARD?

Ticket auditing/gates, speed barns, horse racing, grandstand, advertising, entertainment, publicity, website, marketing

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS AT THE FAIR?

Help the fair to grow and see the kids have a great experience

Married to Ceil
2 children – Josh and Max
3 grandchildren – Les, Kendall, Ava

Elected to the board in 2001 – 10th year on the board

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY WITH THE FAIR?

Exhibitor in 4-H for 10 with all of my family

WHAT COMMITTEES DO YOU SERVE ON?

I serve on the following committees – grounds/utilities, tickets/gates, ticket distribution, grandstand, rides and games, demo derby, kiddie tractor pull

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS AT THE FAIR?

To assist with any and all aspects

Married to Kim
2 Children – Ashley and Brock
1 grandchild – Paityn

Elected to the fairboard in 1998 – 13th year on the board

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY WITH THE FAIR?

Former President, webmaster, photographer, developed OSHA Compliance plan, 3rd generation board member

WHAT COMMITTEES DO YOU SERVE ON?

I serve on the following committees – Ticket & auditing, security, bandstand, truck pull, motocross, OSHA Compliance, audit committee

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS AT THE FAIR?

Do what I can to insure all are safe while having a great "FAIR" experience

Married to Nancy Dixon
2 daughters – Amy, Angie
2 granddaughters – Savannah, Ashleigh

Elected to the board in 1997 – 17th year on the board

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY WITH THE FAIR?

My brother & I started going to the fair in the 1950's and I have only missed one fair, in 1957.

WHAT COMMITTEES DO YOU SERVE ON?

I serve on the following committees – Chairmen of the fair catalog and serve on the grandstand committee

WHAT ARE YOUR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE FAIRBOARD?

Sheep superintendent and Goat/Sheep barn superintendent

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS AT THE FAIR?

Livestock

Married to Kevin Gray
2 Daughters – Emily and Megan

Elected to the fairboard in 2009 – 3rd year on the board

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY WITH THE FAIR?

I was in 4-H, my daughters were in 4-H, and my mother-in-law was on the fairboard.

WHAT COMMITTEES DO YOU SERVE ON?

I serve on the following committees – Commercial building, home arts building, fair catalog, ticket distribution, fair office, bandstand entertainment, goats and sheep.

WHAT ARE YOUR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE FAIRBOARD?

I contract out booths in the commercial building to local businesses; help set up and edit the fair catalog; coordinate the set up of the home arts building for the displays; work in the fair office the week of the fair; work with 4-H and the community to address concerns and improve the fair.

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS AT THE FAIR?

Everything! -Watching the 4-H kids show their projects; seeing all the animals, booths, home art displays; the food; the rides; the community feeling of camping with friends; knowing the Ross County Fair is a place friends and family look forward to each year.

Married to Robin
2 children – Misty and Barry Dean

Elected to the fairboard in 2001 – 10th year on the board

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY WITH THE FAIR?

Past 4-H members, long-time fair supporter

WHAT COMMITTEES DO YOU SERVE ON?

I serve on the following committees – Oversight, grounds, building and construction, truck pull, antiques, motocross.

WHAT ARE YOUR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE FAIRBOARD?

Helps with whatever is needed.

Married to Linda Byers Hill
2 sons – Joe (Hayley) Hill, Andy (Lisa) Hill
2 grandsons – Austin, Hayden

Elected to the board in 1990 – Have served 20 years on the board.

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY WITH THE FAIR?

Started working finance, then set up camping on the computer, worked camping for a number of years, then back to finance.

WHAT COMMITTEES DO YOU SERVE ON?

I serve on the following committees – Multipurpose/Commercial buildings, finance, Sr. Rep. for rabbit/poultry barn.

WHAT ARE YOUR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE FAIRBOARD?

Finance/Gates – Make sure tickets and money match. Sr. fairboard representative for rabbit/poultry barns. Rents multipurpose building – makes sure all booths are rented and everyone is set up.

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS AT THE FAIR?

I try to attend Jr. Fair night, enjoy the motocross, and try to see friends we only see once a year.

Married to Rolanda Hurtt
3 Children – Michelle, Scott and Samantha
4 Grandchildren – Nathaniel, Ethan, Eric and Mason

Elected to the board in 1994 – 17th year on the board

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY WITH THE FAIR?

Was a 10 year 4-H member, a 4-H Advisor for 40 years, and have served on the fairboard for 17 years.

WHAT COMMITTEES DO YOU SERVE ON?

I serve on the following committees – Camping

WHAT ARE YOUR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE FAIRBOARD?

Head of camping and the swine barn

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS AT THE FAIR?

Swine barn, seeing different 4-H shows

Married to Rebecca "Sue" McCorkle
4 children – Gary, Jeff, Brad, Pam
9 grandchildren

Elected to the board in 2000 – 11th year on the board

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY WITH THE FAIR?

I attended the fair as a youth. As an adult, I volunteered labor, and received the award of "Outstanding Fair Supporter" in 2007.

WHAT COMMITTEES DO YOU SERVE ON?

I serve on the following committees – grounds/utilities, new construction, camping, grandstand, permanent food booths, outside concessions, rides/games, OSHA

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS AT THE FAIR?

Making the fair the best and most exciting in Ohio and supporting both 4-H and Jr. Fair.

Married to Claire T. McDonald
1 son – Macky McDonald II

Elected to the fairboard in 2010 – 1st year on the board

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY WITH THE FAIR?

9 years in 4-H

WHAT COMMITTEES DO YOU SERVE ON?

I serve on the following committees – Superintendent of Dairy/Farm Products, and serves on ticket auditing/gates, grandstand, kiddie tractor pull, and permanent food booths/ portable toilets commitees

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS AT THE FAIR?

Making the fair an enjoyable, fun, family event!

Married to Tammy
2 children

Elected to the fairboard in 2004 – 7th year on the board

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY WITH THE FAIR?

a long-time 4-H and fair supporter

WHAT COMMITTEES DO YOU SERVE ON?

I serve on the following committees – Grounds/Utilities, Building Maintenance/New Construction, Parking & Traffic, Camping, Advertising/Entertainment/Publicity, Truck Pull, Motocross, Demolition Derby, co-department head of the Swine.

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS AT THE FAIR?

Helps out wherever needed.

1 Daughter – Nicole

Elected to the board in 2010.

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY WITH THE FAIR?

4-H member for 10 years, 4-H advisor for 20 years, sale committee member for 6 years.

WHAT COMMITTEES DO YOU SERVE ON?

I serve on the following committees – Speed barn/horse racing, advertising/entertainment/publicity/website/marketing, bandstand, rodeo, truck pull, motocross, demolition derby

WHAT ARE YOUR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE FAIRBOARD?

helps order/distribute ribbons for the open classes, completes duties assigned on committees.

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS AT THE FAIR?

Horse shows, Jr. Fair building exhibits, Jr. Fair night

Married to Brenda Pickerrell
3 Children – BJ, Joe, Andy
5 Grandchildren – Hannah, Jackson, Zane, Carleigh, Paisley

Elected to the board in 1999 – 12th year on the board

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY WITH THE FAIR?

4-H member as a youth.

WHAT COMMITTEES DO YOU SERVE ON?

I serve on the following committees – Horses, entertainment

WHAT ARE YOUR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE FAIRBOARD?

Horse complex, harness racing, speed superintendent, entertainment

Married to Elaine Prater for 42 years
Children – Craig and Trisha
Grandchildren – Zach, Cody, Parker, Kylie

Elected to the board in 1985 – 26th year on the board
OFMA Director for 6 years

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY WITH THE FAIR?

I became involved with the fair as 4-H member and continued my involvement since them.

WHAT COMMITTEES DO YOU SERVE ON?

I serve on the following committees – entertainment, security and grandstand; I am also Past President of the fairboard.

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS AT THE FAIR?

Providing a venue to showcase the talents of our youth and provide good wholesome family entertainment.

Married to Beverly Schwalbach
4 children – Rhonda, Sharon Debbie, Dianna

Elected to the board in 1971 – 40th year on the board
A 4-H Advisor for 23 years.

WHAT COMMITTEES DO YOU SERVE ON?

I serve on the following committees – Camping, tickets

WHAT ARE YOUR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE FAIRBOARD?

Open Cattle Show

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS AT THE FAIR?

All livestock

Married to Jennifer
3 children – Branson, Bryce, Brady

Elected to the fairboard in 2011 – 1st year on the board

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY WITH THE FAIR?

I was a 10 year 4-H member of the Frogtown Thrifters.

WHAT COMMITTEES DO YOU SERVE ON?

Concessions, permanent food booths, parking and traffic, Wednesday rodeo, Truck Pull, Kiddie Tractor Pull, Dairy/Farm products

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS AT THE FAIR?

I enjoy helping and meeting new people. I like being involved in making processes better and building a better 4-H experience for our kids.

Married to Christy
2 children – Shannon and Lindsay
4 grandchildren – Lauren, Drew, Luke, Max

Elected to the fairboard in 1998 – 13th year on the board

WHAT IS YOUR HISTORY WITH THE FAIR?

10 year 4-H member starting in 1965, have always been involved with the fair and 4-H with parents, brother wife, daughters, nephews and now grandchildren

WHAT COMMITTEES DO YOU SERVE ON?

I serve on the following committees – Building maintenance and construction, parking and traffic security, outside exhibits – farm and antiques, OSHA.

WHAT ARE YOUR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE FAIRBOARD?

The largest responsibility is working with local Sheriff Dept. daily on traffic and parking issues, writing contracts for farm display vendors, helping with issues in livestock building, and helping other board members.

WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS AT THE FAIR?

Livestock shows, spending time with family, friends, 4-H