Fair Advisory Board

Purpose:

The El Paso County Fair Advisory Board assists with the development, management, programming, operation, and maintenance of the Fair and Events Complex in Calhan. Board members also help to produce the annual County Fair.

Meetings:

Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.at Swink Hall on the El Paso County Fairgrounds, 366 10th Street, Calhan, CO.

Members and Length of Terms:

The board consists of nine regular members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners for three-year terms. An unspecified number of associate members may be appointed for a one-year term. Terms are limited to two full consecutive terms, except for associate members who may serve an indefinite number of terms.

  • Wade Canaday – Term Expires December 31, 2024
  • Jimmy Cochran – Term Expires December 31, 2024
  • Ed Dills – Term Expires December 31, 2025
  • Grant Harris – Term Expires December 31, 2025
  • Amanda Hensen – Term Expires December 31, 2025
  • Kate Johnson – Term Expires December 31, 2026
  • Jeff Lapsansky – Term Expires December 31, 2026
  • Leasha LaBruzzi – Term Expires December 31, 2024
  • Michael Miller – Term Expires December 31, 2026
  • Felicia Publicker – Term Expires December 31, 2024
  • Michael Publicker – Term Expires December 31, 2025
  • Amanda Sorrell – Term Expires December 31, 2024
  • Melvin Trafton – Term Expires November 30, 2024
  • Matt Zeiger – Term Expires December 31, 2024

For a list of the Fair Advisory Board bylaws, Click here

*For further information, please contact the Boards and Commissions Administrator at 719-520-6555.