1265 Snelling Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN 55108
info@msffoundation.org
(651) 288-4323
Foundation Board
The Foundation is led by a volunteer board of directors that look to advance the Minnesota State Fair Foundation by connecting community interests with the needs of the Minnesota State Fair. Through the time, talents and resources of community partners, the Foundation serves to further develop the State Fair as a "mirror of Minnesota greatness."
Patrick Bailey - Chair
Vice President, Bailey Nurseries, Inc.
Maplewood, MN
Mitch Davis - Vice Chair
Vice President of Research and Development,
Davisco Foods International
St. Peter, MN
Jerry Hammer - Secretary
General Manager,
Minnesota State Fair
St. Paul, MN
David Sorensen - Treasurer
Retired, Vice President of
Worldwide Sourcing,
General Mills
Minneapolis, MN
Sandy Craighead
Community Volunteer
North Oaks, MN
John Fabie
Senior Director of Midwestern Markets
Abbot Downing
St. Paul, MN
Jim Foss
Board of Managers,
Minnesota State Agricultural Society
Kenyon, MN
Terry Gilberstadt
Corporate Secretary,
Horton Holding, Inc.
St. Paul, MN
Bert Greener
Retired, Lawyer, Fredrikson & Byron
Minneapolis, MN
Robyn Hansen
Shareholder,
Leonard, Street and Deinard
St. Paul, MN
Jeff Hawkins
President, Anchor Bank N.A. and Chief Operating Officer, Anchor Bancorp, Inc.
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Ginny Hubbard Morris
President,
Hubbard Radio
St. Paul, MN
Frank Parisi
Retired, Director of Strategic Partnerships,
City of Minneapolis
Plymouth, MN
Steve Poppen
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Minnesota Vikings
Brad Ribar
Owner,
Ribco Enterprises
White Bear Township, MN
Cindie Smart
Owner,
Smart Legal Assistance
Minneapolis, MN
Jim Smart
President,
Smart Associates
Minneapolis, MN
Patty D. Smith
CEO, Elizabeth Charles Corporation
Wayzata, MN
Jim Winter
Vice President of Agri-Business, EcoLab
Eagan, MN
To inquire about Foundation Board involvement, contact Kay Cady at
(651) 288-4324 or info@msffoundation.org.
 State Fair Story"I started going to the fair in 1943 – at that time I was in 4-H and I exhibited dairy calf. I especially enjoyed seeing Machinery Hill, all the livestock and the educational exhibits. In my 65 years at the fair, I’ve only missed about five fairs. I really enjoy coming back to see the same old things along with the new things. It’s such a way of life for so many people, just going to the fair. The fair itself has stayed up with what people like to know and need to know. Then people can come to the fair and actually see what’s happening." - Joe Fox Vice President, Minnesota State Agricultural Society Board of Managers |