The Centennial Farm Foundation presents donation to the OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors
Board meeting Oct. 22, 2026 Centennial Farm Foundation presents a check to the OC Fair Board of Directors Foundation President Glenn Johnson presented a $38,000 check from the Centennial Farm Foundation to the OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors during the board’s regular meeting. The donation will support Centennial Farm’s operations and its […]
Barbara Bagneris elected again to serve as Board Chair; Robert Ruiz chosen as Vice Chair
COSTA MESA (Oct. 22, 2026) – At today’s meeting, the OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors again named Barbara Bagneris as Chair and Robert Ruiz as Vice Chair to serve as Board leadership in 2027. The Board has continued with significant projects in the past year and the nominating committee noted the importance […]
The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors proclaim October as Filipino American History Month
Board meeting Oct. 22, 2026 Filipino American History Month Proclamation recipient Christina Zabat-Fran The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors proclaim October as Filipino American History Month, honoring Christina Zabat-Fran for her contributions to the legal profession and the community. An Orange County native, attorney and business adviser, Zabat-Fran made history as the […]
OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors proudly proclaim September as Hispanic Heritage Month
Board meeting Oct. 22, 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation recipient Yesenia Rojas Cervantes The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors proclaim September as Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring Yesenia Rojas Cervantes for her advocacy for immigrant families, working families and the Latino community in Orange County. Cervantes is the first migrant deputy to […]
OC Fair Board committee assignments
Leadership and Governance Committee Chair Bagneris (committee chair), Vice Chair Ruiz Purpose: This committee provides executive support to the Board and acts on behalf of the full Board during emergency situations. Focus: • Consult with CEO • Develop Board meeting agendas • Address Board issues • Conduct annual safety/security meeting • Complete the strategic planning […]
Governor Newsom appoints Vakharia and Murphy to OC Fair Board
Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the appointment of two new board members to the 32nd District Agricultural Association, also known as the Orange County Fair Board. Priti Vakharia, of Newport Beach, has been the Corporate Legal Counsel of LISI Group since 2022. She was the General Counsel and Compliance Officer in the Division of Community […]
The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors proudly proclaim April as Arab American Heritage Month
The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors proudly proclaim April as Arab American Heritage Month. This special declaration was presented to Rima Nashashibi in recognition of her longstanding leadership and impactful advocacy on behalf of women and girls, both locally and globally. Nashashibi, Founder and President of Global Hope 365, has led efforts […]
Martha Sanchez Cannady appointed to OC Fair Board
Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Martha Sanchez Cannady, of Cypress, to the OC Fair Board, formally known as the 32nd District Agricultural Association, Orange County Fair Board. She is a wealth management advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Seal Beach, having joined the firm in 2008. With more than 35 years of financial services […]
Barbara Bagneris elected as OC Fair Board Chair
COSTA MESA (Oct. 23, 2025) – At today’s meeting, the OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors named Barbara Bagneris as Chair and Robert Ruiz as Vice Chair to serve as Board leadership in 2026. Bagneris leaves her role as Vice Chair to take the Board’s lead position and has also previously served as […]
OC Fair Board names James Canfield as new CEO
COSTA MESA (June 16, 2025) – The OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) Board of Directors announced today that James Canfield is OCFEC’s new Chief Executive Officer. Canfield brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in venue management, live events and large-scale projects. Most recently, he served as Senior Director and General Manager of […]