Officers & Directors

2026 Tennessee Association of Fairs Officers

Rhonda Humbert, President

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, 1st 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, 2nd 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!”

Blake Laws, Executive Director

Blake Laws has been involved in the Obion County Fair for most of his life. Blake attributes where he is today to his dad, Bruce Laws, for taking him to his first fair meeting, Tommy Wheatley, and Blake’s mentor Raymond Phillips, who passed away in 2010. Blake has served on the Obion County Fair youth board and advisory board. He now serves as President of the Obion County Fair. In this position, his responsibilities include planning and production of every aspect of the fair. He focuses on taking care of the fair book, website and coordinating all work on the fairgrounds in preparation of the fair. Blake is the voice of the fair on all radio and television advertising. He was also instrumental in the revitalization of the fairs youth board. Blake has announced most all of the fairs events including the grand opening, beauty pageants, truck & tractor pull, demolition derby, nightly drawings and garden tractor pull. He has served on almost every committee and as a West Tennessee Director for 2 terms on the Tennessee Association of Fairs Board of Directors. Blake served as West TN Vice President and was elected President of TAF in 2024. He is a graduate of Bethel University and Obion County Adult Leadership. He is an HR Partner for Tyson Foods in Humboldt.