Fair Advisory Board

2012 Fair Advisory Board Members

The Fair Board is composed of eleven members, five representing and appointed by the Council district in which they live, and six at-large members who may live anywhere in the county. The board meets at least monthly and represents a broad range of interests. It was created to advise, consult and assist the Fair Manager in the operation and maintenance of the Evergreen State Fair. Members serve four-year terms and are limited to three consecutive full terms. Contact Hal Gausman or at 360-805-6729. Click here for the Fair Advisory Board Nomination Form.

District 1		POSITION VACANT Term expires 12/31/15
District 2		Gary Lollis Gary has over 40 years experience in business. His other community involvements include the Mukilteo Lions, Museum of Flight Restoration Center, and the Boys and Girls Club. Gary is an avid classic car collector.
District 3		Mark Mahnkey Mark works for the Boeing Co. as an Human Resources Coordinator. Was on the School Board for 13 years, the Library Board for 12 years, Small Business Dev. Specialist @WSU, WWU + HCC for 4 years.
District 4		Tony Pauly Tony is involved with church and various political compaigns. Tony has served on a school board, water commission and a fire board. Since his retirement, Tony felt that being on the fairboards was an opportunity to serve Snohomish County.
District 5		Stephanie Hagarty Stephanie has been the Open Class Food Preservation Superintendent since 1991. When she was younger, she was active in the 4-H Horse program. Stephanie is a food judge at many other fairs and is involved in the theater.
At-Large		Don Ballard Don works at Boeing. Don has been active at the Fair for over 24 years. He is the 4-H Rabbit Superintendent and has exhibited in the Needle Arts department. Don wants to be a voice for the county's youth and exhibitors.
At-Large		Anna Groeneveld Secretary Anna owns and operates a local dairy farm with her family. She has been on several dairy committees. Anna's dairy and 4-H background is an asset to the Fair, youth, agriculture, and the community.
At-Large		Anne Lowe Vice Chair Anne has been active at the Evergreen State Fair for 24+ years. As a teacher and FFA Advisor, she has knowledge in many areas of the Fair.
At-Large		POSITION VACANT Term expires 12/31/15
At-Large		Rick Merrill Chairperson Since 1994 have officially and unofficially volunteered at the Fair working with the animal projects and educational exhibits. For the past 30 years Rick has volunteered in local Scout programs, YMCA Indian guides, sports coach, referee, Jr. Achievement in the public schools, 4-H as a project, club and program leader. Rick has been a member of a local school foundation board, WA St. 4H foundation board and his local church advisory board.
At-Large		POSITION VACANT Un-expired term which will expire 12/31/13