Zone 5 Meeting Workshop Session 1 - Navigating the Difficult Vendor/Sponsor

Tina is the Sponsorship & Special Events Coordinator for the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson, Kansas and has been in this capacity since May of 2022.Tina has over 30 years experience in various capacities of Customer Service. She is a mom of 2 grown boys and was the High School’s Site council president for 6 years. Tina also served on the Relay for Life committee in Reno County Kansas for over 13 years, 6 of those years as Co-Event Chairman, and Boy Scouts of America Committee Member, Adult Leader, and Merit Badge Counselor for a Hutchinson Kansas Troop for over 16 years.

In addition to her work with the Kansas State Fair, she is currently on the International Association of Fairs and Expos (IAFE) Sponsorship Committee, enrolled in the Institute of Fair Management (IFM) and is a Hutchinson Chamber Ambassador. She also serves her community by being on the Downtown Promotions Committee and is apart of the Downtown Coalition Committee. She has a long history of Sponsorship & Special Events throughout her career as mom and through her community. Outside of work, Tina enjoys reading and traveling with friends and family. Plus, she is a HUGE supporter of the Air Force which her youngest son is currently serving.

Nathan L. McClanahan [KSF] is a motivated growth marketer with a background in sales lead generation with 10+ years of experience in hotel sales and State Fairs. Eager to provide leadership excellence to help expand a customer base and increase revenues. The Kansas State Fair welcomed over 328,714 visitors in 2024. A record-breaking number of over 135 sponsors invested a dedicated presence as well. A record breaking $283,606 was generated in corporate group sales in his first year.

Nathan has strong planning skills combined with the ability to coordinate the efforts of many to meet organizational goals. Self-motivator with high energy! He will have you saying GO CHIEFS!!!