Marion was previous Missouri State Fair Director from 1981 - 1986, and 2007-2008. In 1986, he was hired by the Iowa State Fairgrounds as their CEO/Manager and worked in that position until he retired in 2002. Marion served on the International Association of Fairs & Expositions board two times, and was President in 2001. He has been a member of almost every Fair association, including ICMBA, IEBA, NICA, and Western Fairs Association. Also, he is past President of the Midwest Fairs Association, a member of the Country Music Association, and was Montgomery County Fair Director for 20 years. Marion and his wife, Fran, reside in Sedalia.
Marion Lucas
Sedalia