Staff

Ron Jeffries - General Manager

Ron Jeffries became the GM of Central States Fair and the Black Hills Stock Show in 1996. Jeffries is involved with many local groups and boards within the community. Email Ron

John Kaiser, Assistant General Manager

John Kaiser is the Central States Fair and Black Hills Stock Show Operations Manager. Kaiser is responsible for event management and fairground improvements. Email John
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Ashley Solano, Event Coordinator

Ashley Solano joined the team in June 2019. She is responsible for coordinating things around the office and and weekly event rentals at the fairgrounds. Email Ashley

Ronda Tague- Finance Officer

Ronda joined the Central States Fair Inc., & Black Hills Stock Show team in May 2021 and brings extensive financial experience. Email Ronda

Jill Delay, Facilities and Events Manager

Jill Delay started in September 2021. We are very excited to have Jill on board. She comes to us from the fair industry and offers significant experience and event-production knowledge. Email Jill

Dani Herring, Event Coordinator

Dani is the newest member to the team! Dani has been involved in South Dakota FFA as an instructor and State Executive Secretary/Assistant State Supervisor of Ag Education. She will be leading up our livestock activities and ag education.

Silvia Christen, Sponsorship Coordinator

Silvia joined the team in July of 2019. If you are interested in sponsoring with the fairgrounds,
Email Silvia