Board of Directors

The Western Fairs Association is governed by a Board of Directors. WFA Directors are elected by their respective sectors to represent their membership; each serves a three-year term. All Directors have full voting privileges and are eligible to serve as officers. The board meets quarterly.

Please feel free to contact your Board representative with any questions you may have.

Leah Perkins-Hagele, Chair

CEO, Washington County Fair

John Steffanic, Vice Chair

CEO, Plumas-Sierra County Fair

Lauri King, Treasurer

CEO, Big Fresno Fair

Bob Batista

CEO, Western Idaho Fair
Regional Fairs Representative

Wanell Castello

CEO, Arizona State Fair
Arizona Fairs Representative

Nick DiGrazia

CEO, Silver Dollar Fair
California Fairs Representative

Matt Cranford

Chief Operating Officer, Cal Expo
California Fairs Representative

Kim Grewe-Powell

CEO, Oregon State Fair
Oregon Fairs Representative

Suzanne Haas

Celero Commerce
Service Member Representative

Robin Hauck

Owner, DRH & Co.
Service Member Representative

Jen McGuire

CEO, Eastern Sierra Tri-County Fair
California Fairs Representative

Tom Mitchell

CEO, Madera District Fair
California Fairs Alliance Representative

Vacant

Affiliate Member Representative

Carolan Ferreria

Owner, Professional Event Services
Past Chair 2022

Eric Wofford

CEO, Yuma County Fair
Past Chair 2021

Sarah Cummings

President & CEO
Western Fairs Association