Advisory Committee

Purpose

The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to broaden the scope of information that goes into the decision-making process.

The Institute's Advisory Committee's specific purpose is to advise on the creation of and review the implementation of the courses of the Institute and to ensure that the needs of the members are met.

The Work of the Committee:

Advise the IAFE with regard to curriculum, program funding, and marketing to fair membership.
Recommend partnerships with institutes of higher learning and other associations.
Recommend faculty for teaching Institute courses
Advise the IAFE of resources of support and recommend strategies for improving effectiveness of program.
Provide knowledge and expertise.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE:

Zone 1 – Jessica Underberg,CFE - Erie County Fair, NY
Zone 2 – Marlene Pierson-Jolliffe,CFE - State Fair of Virginia
Zone 3 – Cara Muhlenkamp - Mercer County Fairgrounds, Inc., OH
Zone 4 – Emily Grunewald,CFE - Red River Valley Fair, ND
Zone 5 – John Harms,CFE - Great Jones County Fair, IA
Zone 6 – Amanda Blair,CFE - Tulsa State Fair, OK
Zone 7 – Nancy Pitz,CFE - Rocky Mountain Association of Fairs
Zone 8 – Tiffany Burrow - Alameda County Fair, CA

At-Large Members:

Jay Spicer, CFE - Martin County Fair & Youth Livestock Show, FL
Leah Perkins-Hagele, CFE - Washington County Fair, OR