Officers & Directors

2025 Tennessee Association of Fairs Officers

Heath Hill, President

Heath Hill became a part of the Middle Tennessee District Fair in 2006 and soon learned that was exactly where he wanted to be. In Lawrence County, the fair is the most anticipated time of year. Knowing that he could play a role in its continued success, Heath became very active serving as Assistant Fair Chairman for 7 years and Fair Chairman for 4 years. He is also over the Parks and Long Range Planning Committee, having served in that role for 6 years. At the 2014 MTDF, the newest project was unveiled. A covered grandstand that seats over 4,000 people complete with skyboxes, has made arena events the center of the fair. Heath was tasked as project manager over the building of the grandstands and considers it an honor that he played a role in adding this asset to the community. In 2016 he was elected to the TAF board and served in that capacity until 2019. His desire at the local level to see fairs succeed extended to the state level. The people, the camaraderie, and the relationships formed along the way, reminds Heath of why he has such a love for the fair. By day Heath is a licensed contractor building custom and spec homes in Lawrence County. He also has the pleasure of working with his dad as his business partner. Developing subdivisions, cattle farming, renovations, flips, you name it, and they have done it. They also own Re/Max Pros in Lawrenceburg and Heath is a licensed real estate agent and broker. Heath has 2 daughters, Taylor and Jordan, who love every aspect of the fair as much as their dad. Heath is engaged to Gina, who he just happened to propose to at one of their favorite places, the annual TAF convention during the 2020 auction.

Rhonda Humbert, 1st Vice President - East Tennessee

Rhonda Humbert has been involved with the Greene County Fair for over 37 years and served on the Board of Directors for 30 plus years. She serves as the 1st Vice President on the Board of Directors with The Greene County Fair. Her responsibilities include Fairest of The Fair Chairman, Entertainment Chairman, Carnival Committee and Grounds Rental Committee. She has served on various committees and as an East Tennessee Director for 2 terms on the Tennessee Association of Fairs Board of Directors. The first term from 2013-2015 and the second term from 2017-2019. In addition to her volunteer service with the Greene County Fair Board, Humbert is known for her volunteer service with the Greene County Partnership, Greeneville Woman’s Club, Main Street: Greeneville Board, Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church, Shop With A Cop, Tourism Task Force and a member of the Greene County Partnership Ambassadors. Rhonda and her husband Jimmy, of 40 years live in Greeneville. They both have a passion for the Fair and love being a part of it. Rhonda works as The Program Director for The Foster Grandparent program for First Tennessee Human Resource Agency.

Deneicia Gregson, 2nd Vice President - West Tennessee

Deneicia Gregson has been involved with the Henry County Fair since 2000 and a member of the Board of Directors since 2009. She has served a term as vice-president and president. She serves as the Treasurer/Manager , having been in that role since 2016. She has served on committees in all areas of the fair. The Fair is an important part of Deneicia and her family’s life. Deneicia has served two terms as a West Tennessee Director on the Tennessee Association of Fairs Board of Directors. She also finished a term for a director that resigned early. Deneicia retired from Commercial Bank and Trust Company in Paris as an executive vice-president after 35 years of employment. She worked in operational departments throughout her time with the bank. Deneicia was married to Larry Gregson who passed away in December 2021. Deneicia continues to live on the fifth generation Century Farm with cattle and corn and soybeans raised as crops. She has four children who have been involved at the Fair and now the next generation is learning fair life and its values.

Helen McPeak, 3rd Vice President, Middle Tennessee

Helen McPeak, CFE, IFM is Executive Director of the Wilson County – Tennessee State Fair, the largest Fair in the state of Tennessee. She and her husband, Terry started volunteering for the Fair 40 years ago. They have three sons, who have grown up at the Fair and they along with their families volunteer their time as well. She has five grandchildren who love the fair and help their Meme make the rounds, welcoming, encouraging and thanking everyone for being part of the Fair. Helen and her family have deep roots in Wilson County Tennessee. They operate a Century Farm, which has been in their family for over 200 years. Helen started out as a volunteer in the Fair Office, worked as the Volunteer Director, served as interim Fair Coordinator, and has been the Executive Director for over 15 years. Helen said she may be the Executive Director, but she has great support from the best Executive Committee who are hands on and very supportive. It takes over 2500 dedicated and passionate volunteers from Wilson County and the entire state of Tennessee and the best Fair staff working together as a team to make the Fair a success each year. Helen’s commitment to serve the Tennessee Association Fairs includes serving on the Board of Directors, Merit Awards Committee, Showcase Committee, Program Committee, Hospitality Committee, Middle TN workshop committee and others. She is a member and leader in the International Association of Fairs and Expositions and the Mid-West Fairs Association. Helen believes in the motto, “Give it your all, do something worth remembering, leave it better than you found it and enjoy the many memories.” “We are all better together!”

Brittany Fisher-Miller, Executive Secretary

Brittany Fisher Miller has Fair in her blood. Her parent’s had their first date at the Rhea Rural Fair in 1966 and she has been involved in the Rhea County Fair for all of its 16 years. She has been a director and committee chairman with the TN Association of Fairs and currently serves on the Executive Board of The Rhea County Fair Association, where she held the role of secretary for 13 years. She was elected Executive Secretary of the Tennessee Association of Fairs in early 2023. Brittany is a graduate of Tennessee Technology Center in Crossville and Roane State Community College in Rockwood. She served the citizens of Rhea County for 24 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Rhea Medical Center, and in 2009 accepted an administration position with CHI Memorial in Chattanooga. She currently holds a corporate position as a System Manager for Epic Growth, Expansion and Community Connect, which requires her to travel to multiple hospitals across the country implementing new technology and providing resources to improve processes and project management. She also continues to serve Rhea County as an active Paramedic with Rhea EMS where she has been employed as a PRN Paramedic for the past 14 years. With this, she maintains a certification as a CPR Instructor Trainer. When she isn’t traveling the country, Brittany lives on the farm where she was raised in Spring City. She is a mom of two, adult daughter Keyli and teenage son Jack. Both have been actively involved with the Rhea County Fair throughout their childhoods. She is also the fur mom of Mini Goldendoodle Poppie and Basset Hound Daisy. The family are life-long members of Wolf Creek Baptist Church.

Dustin Chisam, Executive Assistant

Dustin Chisam serves as the Marketing and Brand Manager for The Real Estate Firm and its sister company, Highlands Elite Real Estate. His "Fair" journey began in 2003 as a member of the Warren County A&L Fair Youth Board, eventually transitioning to the regular board in 2008. In 2021, Dustin and his family relocated to Cookeville, TN, where he joined the Putnam County A&I Fair board. Within a year, he was elected as the board secretary and serves on several committees. With over two decades of experience with Tennessee fairs, Dustin was appointed as the Executive Secretary Assistant in 2024. Dustin is a member of the Cookeville First Presbyterian Church and serves as an ambassador to the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce. Dustin is enthusiastic about his continued involvement with the Tennessee Association of Fairs and looks forward to contributing to its success.