Less than two years after he was hired to run the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Zeke Fraser announced his resignation from the post.
Fraser was hired as CEO/Fair Manager in June 2023.
The 14th District Agricultural Association/Santa Cruz County Fair Board of Directors has accepted Fraser’s resignation, which is effective February 2, 2025.
“We are deeply grateful for Zeke’s leadership and vision, which will have a lasting impact on the Santa Cruz County Fair,” Board President Rachel Wells said. “While we are saddened by his departure, we understand and support his decision. We wish him the best and are committed to building on the momentum he has helped create.”
Fraser says he is stepping down from the role for medical and personal reasons.
In a press release, the board said that the fair under Fraser’s leadership was the most successful in recent history.
“Under his leadership, the Fair saw record-breaking attendance and achieved its most profitable Fair to date,” the press release states.
The fair board of directors will initiate a search for a new CEO in the coming weeks.
“It has been a tremendous honor to serve as CEO of the Santa Cruz County Fair,” Fraser stated in a press release. “I am incredibly proud of what we accomplished in such a short time, and I want to express my gratitude to the dedicated staff, volunteers, board members, and community partners who made this success possible. Unfortunately, I must step down to focus on my health. I remain confident in the Fair’s continued success and wish nothing but the best for the future of the organization.”
