Sharon S. Myers has more than 20 years of experience with tourism, travel and hospitality while working for national and state companies. She most recently served as the vice president of operations at the Hershey-Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau and oversaw marketing and partnership, public relations, and sales for the organization. Prior to her role as vice president of operations, she served as the director of sales and exposition sales manager. Myers graduated in the top of her class from Southeastern Academy of Travel and Tourism in Kissimmee, Florida. As executive director, Myers manages the day-to-day operations of the region's largest exposition and convention facility, with three arenas, eight major exhibition halls and additional meeting rooms, banquet facilities and other offices. Myers resides in East Berlin, York County.
An employee of the Department of Agriculture since 2003, Heidi serves as the Assistant Executive Director. She has held numerous roles at the Department including Executive Assistant to the Secretary and Commercial Events Manager. Heidi grew up on a farm in Somerset County where she and her family raised sheep, cattle and hogs through the 4-H and FFA programs. She regularly visits her family farms, The Hayloft and The Heritage, which are now a event facilities, to assist with planning and wedding coordination. A graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, Heidi earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural and Extension Education and resides in Chambersburg.
Morgan has been at the Complex since 2013. She assists in managing the diverse events held throughout the year. Morgan is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agribusiness Management and from Delaware Valley College with a Masters of Business Administration. Previously, she worked as the Executive Assistant to the Deputy Secretaries at the Department of Agriculture and for Penn State Extension as a multi-county Extension Educator. Morgan is a farm girl at heart, growing up on a cattle, sheep and pumpkin farm in Berks County. She still enjoys helping out on her family's farm.
Jason has been with the Farm Show Complex since 2008. He manages the trade shops, all shows and meetings and all construction projects. He is responsible for up to 90 personnel depending on the season. Jason also serves as an Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer for the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. He lives in Camp Hill with his wife Beth and daughter Sadie.
Ann has been with the Farm Show Complex since 2014. She is graduate of Bloomsburg University and lives in Berks County with her family. She has more than 20 years' experience in facility building management. Ann is responsible for the Operations Department that coordinates event setup, teardown, janitorial, trash and complex grounds to accommodate the Farm Show Complex's event schedules. Ann enjoys the challenge of maintaining a million square foot complex, while meeting tight deadlines for multiple shows and events.
Ted, a native of Downingtown, currently resides in Perry county with his wife and family. Ted is a graduate from Downingtown High School and Central Chester County Vo-Tech. He has been in the HVAC/R field for 42 years and uses that experience to control the climate and air quality in the Farm Show Complex. Keeping the vast array of equipment operating is a huge challenge that he enjoys.
Mike Wilbert has been employed at the Farm Show Complex and Expo Center for more than 15 years. He currently serves as the Building Maintenance Manager and has held previous roles including Equipment Operator A and Maintenance Repairman. Mike lives in Hummelstown and is a graduate of the Central Dauphin East High School. He enjoys the hands-on aspect of his position at the facility.
A current farmer in Dalmatia, Jeff Marts currently serves as the Building Maintenance Supervisor at the Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. He has spent the past 10+ years in various positions at the facility including Maintenance Repairman, Operator A and Foreman. Jeff is a proud former member of the Pennsylvania FFA Association and particularly enjoys the ag-related shows at the Complex.
A Harrisburg Native, Doug joined the Show Management Division in May of 2006. He is the Events Manager Doug work closely with staff and clients. Doug lives in the Harrisburg area with his wife of five years and three children.
Deb has been an employee of the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center since July 1991. She assists approximately 300 Farm Show Commercial Exhibitors through the contract process each year. Additionally, she serves as the recording secretary for the State Farm Products Show Commission, the Pennsylvania Farm Show Committee and the Friends of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Foundation, Inc. Deb and her husband Ed live in Harrisburg with their children.
Nessa Rodriquez works as the Meetings Manager for the Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. She currently resides in Mechanicsburg with her husband, three children and two cats. Nessa enjoys attending the diverse events held at the complex.