LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Fair Board of Directors is launching the search for a new chief executive officer for the fair.
Former CEO Courtny Conkle left in September following the annual Lake County Fair in order to accept the position of manager for the Wyoming State Fair, as Lake County News has reported.
Now, the Lake County Fair Board is launching the search for Conkle’s successor.
“We look forward to this opportunity for change and to finding the best person to take our strengths forward and lead us into the future,” said Board President Tom Turner.
“We need a sharp and exceptional administrator who will implement the board’s policies and manage the day-to-day operations of the fair with business acumen, vision and commitment to the community purpose of this organization,” Turner said.
The job pay range for the exempt position is $6,673 to $8,170 monthly.
To receive an application or for more information on the position, send inquiries to CEO Selection Process, 49th District Agricultural Association, P.O. Box 70, Lakeport, CA 95453, or call 707-263-6181.
Details also are available at the fair’s Web site.
All applications must be submitted according to form, with a resume and a list of five references.
CEO applications should be received by Dec. 6, 2019.
The board of directors intends to start the interview process in mid-December.
The Lake County Fair – also known as the 49th District Agricultural Association – is one of 54 fair organizations that operate as state agencies under the authority of the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Division of Fairs & Expositions.