Montana ExpoPark Staff

BILL OGG, CFE
General Manager

bill@mtexpopark.com
Bill returned to Montana ExpoPark after five years with the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson where he was general manager. His experiences in Kansas with growth in revenue and attendance are strengths he brings home to Montana. He envisions Montana ExpoPark's future as the center for regional entertainment and sports events. "ExpoPark provides a great location and the event support to host many diverse activities," Ogg said. "We will work hard to make every event a success."

He is responsible for the constructive art of managing the facility, hiring employees and managing the Montana State Fair. He also serves as director of horse racing for the State Fair Race Meet and is involved in numerous community associations.

AMY ROBBINS
Events Coordinator

amy@mtexpopark.com
From Montana's tourism agency, Travel Montana, Amy came to Montana ExpoPark specializing in event hosting, activities management and tourism. Her past experience includes media and public relations duties for the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit and she was a utilities manager for the city of Dillon. Amy handles all events reservation and coordination for ExpoPark, and she books free entertainment for the Montana State Fair.

LORI COX
Marketing & Development

lori@mtexpopark.com
Lori came to Montana ExpoPark with work experience from organizations like the agribusiness division of Fleishman-Hillard, Wendt Public Relations and the Montana Grain Growers Association. Her background includes building relationships with key partners, communications, marketing and strategic planning. She is responsible for marketing the facility and facility-hosted events, managing communications and developing financial partners. She is active in local committee work including the Montana chapter of PRSA, Destination Great Falls! and Great Falls Advertising Federation.

JOHN SCOTT
Operations Manager

john@mtexpopark.com
John returns to Montana ExpoPark as operations manager. With past experience at the facility, he is familiar with the managerial duties of his position. He has been credited for significant change in the condition of the grounds and buildings, and applies those principles to his current program. He is responsible for supervising the maintenance and operating functions of ExpoPark, including hiring maintenance staff, construction budgeting, safety controls and work scheduling.

KAREN ROSSBERG
Food & Beverage Manager

karen@mtexpopark.com
Before becoming manager, Karen worked part-time at Montana ExpoPark in concessions for nine years, while working full time at Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Claims Entry. In the food and beverage department, Karen works directly with distributors and concessionaires. She is responsible for employing concessions staff to work at ExpoPark events and for managing food sales and inventory. She also is in charge of the concessionaires for Montana State Fair.

LOIS THOMAS
Finance Manager

lois@mtexpopark.com
Lois’ prior employment has been working for the City of Great Falls working in fiscal services as an accounting technician. Prior to that, she worked for 13 years with Lewis Industries, a construction firm, progressing to office manager. As Finance manager at Montana ExpoPark, Lois is responsible for financial controls of the facility, handling all accounting functions. Lois is active in Leadership Great Falls through the Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce.