Washington State Fair Elects New President

Carl R. Hogan of Puyallup was elected president of the Washington State Fair by the board of directors, following the annual shareholders meeting on Thurs., Jan. 17, 2013.

Other elected officers of the Puyallup organization include Gary F. Gonter, vice president; Michael D. Nelson, secretary; David R. Campbell, treasurer; and Kent R. Hojem, CEO.

Hogan’s responsibilities include overseeing events at the facility throughout the year, as well as the rollout of the new fair name, the Washington State Fair. He will also oversee include the upcoming four-day 2013 Spring Fair in Puyallup, April 18-21; the Puyallup Fair Foundation Roundup Auction/Dinner on August 9; the 17-day Washington State Fair, Sept. 6-22; and Oktoberfest, October 4-6.

The 75-year-old was born in Tacoma and raised in Puyallup. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in business from the University of Washington, and was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. Hogan is owner of Willow Capital, and Citation Management, focusing on shopping centers and real estate management.

Hogan has been married to his wife Betty for 50 years. They have two children, Wendy Dent (Charlie) and Jeff Hogan (Kristin), and six grandchildren. 

Over the years Carl Hogan has been involved with the Masonic organization, Puyallup Kiwanis and Mt. View Lutheran Church. He has served on the board for Good Samaritan Hospital, Puyallup Chamber, Wilcox Farm and Washington Athletic Club.

Information provided by the Washington State Fair