Meet the Tillamook County Fair Board

The Tillamook County Fair Board consists of five citizens appointed by the County Commissioners. They oversee and set policy for the annual fair and year round operations of the fairgrounds. The Fair Board is very active and its members volunteer their services throughout the year. They hire the staff to operate the fairgrounds on a daily basis.

	Rita Hogan - President Rita is married to her husband, Dave and together they own and operate Misty Meadow Dairy in Tillamook. Rita works closely with Open Class Superintendents to ensure a great fair. Rita is also the contact person for any 4-H or FFA matters including the Junior Livestock Auction.
	Jack DeSwart - Vice President Jack DeSwart is semi-retired and drives truck for R & R Dairy. He and his wife, Jeanne live in Tillamook. Jack oversees the carnival and security during the fair. He helps to set up the arena for the demolition derby and grandstand shows.
	Doug Doyle - Secretary  Doug is is an electrician for Clatsop Electric and donates all of his labor on electrical improvements on the fairgrounds. Doug is Entertainment Director and has lined up terrific grandstand acts, a wide variety of courtyard entertainment and walk-around acts.
	Don Averill -Fair Board Don and his wife Jo own and operate Don Averill Trucking and Recycling. They reside in Bay City. Don oversees horse racing operations and he helps to set up the arena for the demolition derby and grandstand shows.
	Nick Steiner - Fair Board Nick is retired and lives in Idaville with his wife, Myrna. Nick works closely with the dairy exhibitors to ensure a quality Open Dairy Show. Nick represents the Fair Board on the committee working to build a new multi-purpose Livestock Pavilion on the fairgrounds.

	Eileen Aufdermauer - Office Eileen Aufdermauer lives in Tillamook with her husband Ken and is in her tenth year as the office secretary. Eileen’s responsibilities continue to grow as Off-Season usage increases. Preparation for the annual fair keeps Eileen busy year-round.
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