HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair announced the promotion of Connie Schmitt to Industry Relations and Development Director, effective July 1, 2018.

In this new role, Schmitt will be responsible for increasing the fair’s corporate sponsorship revenue and supervising the sales team. A search will begin for the position of Sponsorship and Corporate Events Coordinator, Schmitt’s previous position.

Schmitt will also work directly with the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation to grow capital funds to meet the long-term goals of the Kansas State Fair.

“Connie truly has the passion, drive, and desire to lead the sales team of the Kansas State Fair to assure continued future growth,” Bob Moeder, interim General Manager, said.

Schmitt has been with the fair since May 2007 and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Fort Hays State University in 1982.