Oklahoma State Fair Inc.
Gina Ritter-Burchfiel, MPA, CFE has a diverse work experience. Gina served as the Executive Vice President at Oklahoma State Fair Inc. from 2000 onwards. Prior to this, they worked as a Division Manager at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for eight years starting from August 1992 to October 2000. Additionally, they also held the position of Finance VP at Junior League of Oklahoma City from 2008 to 2009.
Gina Ritter-Burchfiel, MPA, CFE, obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin, where they studied from 1986 to 1990. Gina later pursued a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Houston. In 2014, they obtained a certification as a Certified Fair Executive from the International Association of Fairs and Festivals.
Oklahoma State Fair Inc.
Primary responsibility is the development and operation of all aspects of the annual Oklahoma State Fair -- consistently recognized as Oklahoma's largest annual event and a top fair in North America and the year-round management of State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK. State Fair Park is known as the horse show capital of the world hosting some of the largest national and international events in that industry. It is suitable for many events such as arts/crafts shows, trade shows, festivals, auto shows and the like. Oklahoma State Fair Inc. is the property manager and leassor under agreement with the City of Oklahoma City which owns the property. Oklahoma State Fair Inc. is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit corporation that serves the people of Oklahoma. It is dedicated to continuing the organization's heritage of education, entertainment and economic development through the operation of State Fair Park and the annual Oklahoma State Fair.