Board of Managers

Who We Are:

The Hennepin County Fair is sponsored by the Hennepin County Agricultural Society, of which the membership is open to any resident of Hennepin County over the age of 18.
The fair is managed by a board of directors, elected from members of the Hennepin County Agricultural Society.

President - Mike Rouillard, IFMG

IAFE Heritage Award Recipient - 2016
MFCF Fair Person of the Year - 2006

Board Responsibilities
Reservations of vendors
Budget
Vendors
Space rental
Fair set-up

To reach Mike - Mikerouillard@aol.com or by phone @ 612-221-3519

1st Vice President - Gail Johnson, IFMG

District 3 Representative to the Minnesota State Fair
IAFE Heritage Award Recipient - 2024
MFCF Life Member - 2016

Responsibilities to the County Fair Board
Entertainment
Creative Activities

2nd Vice President - Samantha Lemmerman Gladitsch

Board Responsibilities
Creative Activities
Social Media
Photography

Secretary/Treasurer - Jennifer Tichy

District 5 Representative - Minnesota Federation of County Fairs

Board Responsibilities
Secretary / Treasurer
Entertainment
Vendor assignments
Creative Activities registrations

To reach Jennifer - email -jenrouillard@aol.com

Director - Sharon Wessel, IFMG

IAFE Heritage Award Recipient - 2018
MN State Agricultural Society Life Member - 2018
MFCF Life Member - 2005
MFCF Distinguished Service - 2005

Board Responsibilities
Creative Activities
Entertainment
Assist scheduling volunteers
Website

To reach Sharon - email - sewmjr@aol.com

Director - Chris Tichy

Board Responsibilities
Fair Set-up
Friends of the Fair

Director - Jim Sadler

Board Responsibilities

Fair Set-Up
Entertainment
Fair Supplies
Animal Displays

Director - Brad Pohlman

Board Responsibilities

Fair Set-Up
First Aid
Entertainment
Gate Responsibilities

Director- Joe Ramstad

Board Responsibilities

Agriculture Exhibits / Education
FFA

Zuhrah Shrine Liaison - Clif Bailey

Liaison from Zuhrah Shriner's to Fair Board
Shrine activities during fair
Fair Set-up / Tear down

Zuhrah Shrine - Food Vendor- Jerry & Peg Oliver

Food Vendor/Coordination for Zuhrah Shrine