Western Idaho Fair’s Lonna Breshears Selected to the Team
Springfield, MO – The International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) announce the launch of the first IAFE Ambassador Team. Kady Porterfield (Kittitas County Fair, WA), Courtney Cox (Adams County Fair, CO), and Lonna Breshears (Western Idaho Fair) were selected to serve on the team after a competitive selection process.
“We are excited to announce the first ever prestigious IAFE Ambassador Team. These ladies have great ideas on enhancing the IAFE and our industry. Possibilities are limitless and I know we will achieve great things in the coming year with their leadership skills and impressive track records.” Brittney Harper, Member Services Coordinator, said.
The selection process was conducted through a blind judging procedure. Twenty applicants were evaluated on several criteria based upon the duties set fourth by the IAFE. Some duties include social media engagement, involvement at local zone and state meetings, publication content development, and general communication and engagement requirements.
Ambassadors will serve a two-year term and are eligible to serve three (3) total terms. The team will add three additional members for the next two years to complete a nine-member ambassador team. Ambassadors are responsible for sharing their IAFE story with both members and non-members, encouraging industry growth, and diligently serving the fair industry in various capacities.
The International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE), based in Springfield, Mo., is a voluntary, nonprofit corporation, serving state, provincial, regional, and county agricultural fairs, shows, exhibitions, and expositions. Its associate members include state and provincial associations of fairs, non-agricultural expositions and festivals, associations, corporations, and individuals engaged in providing products and services to its members, all of whom are interested in the improvement of fairs, shows, expositions, and allied fields. For more information, visit www.fairsandexpos.com, follow the IAFE on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or call the association headquarters 800.516.0313.