Board & Management
The Western Washington Fair Association, also known as the Puyallup Fair, is a private, not-for-profit, 501-C3 corporation. It receives no government subsidy, and pays city and state taxes. Any proceeds are invested back into the Fair for improvements.
Board of Directors
Directors
W. David Schodde, President
Kenneth Scholz, Vice President
Roger Knutson, Secretary
Jerome Korum, Treasurer
David Campbell, Past President
Thomas Tebb
Gary Gonter
Carl Hogan
Paul Anderson
Jerry Larson
Michael Nelson
Dennis Elvins
Directors Emeriti
Harry Corliss
Sanford Shaub
Thomas Absher
Management
Kent Hojem, CEO - kent@thefair.comCandace Blancher, Assistant Manager - cb@thefair.com
Glen Baskett, Physical Plant Manager - glen@thefair.com
Alan Baker, Facilities Grounds Manager - alan@thefair.com
Debbie Baker, Facility Rental / Event Services Manager - debbie@thefair.com
Karen LaFlamme, Public Relations Counsel - karen@thefair.com
Renee McClain, Chief Financial Officer - renee@thefair.com
Dan Sharp, Commercial Exhibits & Concessions Manager - dan@thefair.com
Gwynneth Sutherland, Sponsorship Manager - gwynne@thefair.com
Tracey Wittenfeld, Marketing Manager - tracey@thefair.com
Bob Carlson, Manager Emeritus - bob@thefair.com
