Debbie Baier | Office & Finance Manager

Debbie was adventurous to take the leap to join the fair industry after a long-term regional management position in a wholesale building materials company. Her intricate attention to detail ensures the budgets are balanced and reports are submitted.

What started as a part-time "help with the books" position (allowing her to spend more time at home as her kids grew up), turned into a full-time position with multiple fair and finance roles within the Association over the many committed years. She has graduated back to a part-time (mainly) finance role but continues to incorporate her past experiences and knowledge as she mentors the new Association members.

Summer weekends not during the fair season are typically spent on the lake with her valued friends and family members. Debbie is married to Randy, the proud mother of three adult children: Tyler, Dani (Stephen), and Megan (who many have seen running around in various roles at the Fair over the past 10 years) and the dog-mom of our team's commonly referred to 'office dog', Oliver.

Cindy's agricultural roots serve as the foundation for her passion for her career. She is responsible for leading the Association's marketing strategies, managing the Junior & Open Fair, and assisting with Fair Sponsorships. Cindy appreciates the fair season, which she refers to as "the best time of the year", as it gives exhibitors the opportunity to showcase the hard work committed to their projects, just like she did when she competitively exhibited llamas and market lambs during her youth.

Fueled by Iced Americanos and the sense of adventure of her two sons, Cindy joined the fair industry after she traded a financial marketing career for carnival rides, barn boots, and show trophies.

She is a student of the Institute of Fair Management, which provides professional development opportunities covering the core competencies of the industry. Additionally, she serves as the Fair's liaison for the Meat Animal Program/Auction and Junior Fair Ambassador Program. Cindy is also an active member of the community serving on the CF Police & Fire Commission, the Youth Baseball Board, and is an engaged parent of the McDonell Area Schools.

Our “city girl” of the team, Beth joined us after a career in administration and education. The value of learning has not been stalled as she isn’t timid to ask questions from agricultural and animal leaders, who in turn are more than willing to share.

A huge fan of fairs and the community, her passion for organization is capitalized within her role as our Fair Vendor and Events Manager. Being a ‘crafty person’, she can bring a different perspective to creativity and conversation and looks forward to working with all events the grounds will host.

When not at the Fairgrounds, Beth enjoys spending time with her adult children and bird dogs, traveling, reading, and exploring area coffee options.

Joe Seckora | Facilities Manager

Rachel Smiskey | Summer Intern

Rachel is our 2023 Summer Intern and may be a familiar face as she managed our NWSF Merchandise booth for the past couple of years. Her responsibilities will include providing customer service assistance at the Fair Management Office Front Desk, managing a variety of projects, and assisting with various administrative and marketing duties. A smiling voice on the phone and is even happier in person, we look forward to her being a part of our Fair team.

Rachel grew up in Chippewa Falls, graduating from McDonell High School in 2020. Currently attending the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND, Rachel will be graduating this coming December with a double major in Business Administration and Sport and Leisure Management. Although we think she’d excel within the Fair Industry, her career goal lies somewhere within the Sports Event Industry, still to be decided.

Rachel has had experience working within the Chippewa Falls community and the fair both during high school and summers home from college. When not working or busy with school, Rachel enjoys spending time and traveling with friends and family (a spontaneous adventure is always in the near future).