Meet The Committee
Board President and Festival Chairman
Rusty Spruell
Rusty is a dedicated member of our organization, currently serving as President of the Board and Chairman of the Festival Committee. His leadership and commitment have been invaluable to our success.
Vice President of the Board
Tammy Mandrell
Tammy is a valuable member of our organization, currently as the Vice President of the Board for our 501C3 Her dedication and leadership have been instrumental in our success.
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Treasurer
Andy Ryerson
Andy is a valuable member of our festival committee, serving on the 501C3 Board, and serves as the treasurer as well as heading the Communications and Safety Committees. He has been with us since 2015 during our move to the fairgrounds.
Board Member, Entertainment Committee Chair
Bill Frye
Bill is a valuable member of our team, serving on the 501C3 board and chairing our entertainment committee. His dedication and leadership have been instrumental in the success of our organization.
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Board Member
Jhan Nickell
Jhan is an integral part of the 501C3 Board of Directors plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of the festival. With his expertise and dedication, he helps with all aspects of the event, making it a memorable experience for everyone involved.
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Logistics Committee Chair, Vendor Coordinator
Melinda Frye
Melinda is responsible for overseeing all aspects of festival logistics. This includes arranging for essential items such as golf carts, port-a-lets, tents, and tables, as well as coordinating the vendor approval process and booth assignments. Her expertise and attention to detail ensure that every portion of the festival runs smoothly and efficiently.
Volunteer Coordinator
Laura Elam
Laura is an integral part of our festival team. She not only recruits and coordinates schedules for our volunteers, but also takes charge of our trash team during the festival to ensure that our grounds are clean and tidy for our visitors. We are grateful for her hard work and dedication making our festival a success.
Charitable Committee Chair
Angela Nickell
Angela is an integral part of our festival team, as she helps with all aspects of the event. Her main responsibility is researching and coordinating our charitable donations each year. We greatly appreciate her hard work and dedication to making our festival a success.
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Secretary
Linda Wyatt
Linda is an invaluable member of our festival team, providing assistance in all aspects of the event. Her role as Committee Secretary is particularly crucial, as she maintains meticulous and precise records of our meetings and activities. Thanks to Linda's dedication and hard work, our festival runs smoothly and efficiently.
Food Vendor Coordinator
Paul Fisher
Paul plays a crucial role in ensuring a smooth setup process for our food vendors. He coordinates with them to ensure that they have the necessary electric supply for their equipment. His attention to detail and dedication to his role make him an invaluable member of our team.
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Committee Member
Krista Wyatt
Krista is an integral part of our festival team, contributing to all aspects of the event and serving on the Safety Committee. She plays a key role in ensuring a smooth vendor check-in process, directing vendors to their designated areas. Vendors can always count on seeing Krista's friendly face as they arrive to set up for the festival.
Committee Member
Adam Dhor
Adam is an integral part of our festival team, providing assistance with all areas of festival operations. He can often be found helping to coordinate the admissions process at one of our admission gates during the festival.
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Committee Member
Kathy Stine
Kathy has been an integral part of Country Applefest since its inception as a separate entity from the Downtown Merchants Association many years ago. As our longest serving committee member, her dedication and hard work have been invaluable to the success of our festival. We are grateful for her continued commitment and look forward to many more years of working together. Kathy also serves as our historian for the festival.
Committee Member
Bretta Spruell
Bretta is a valuable member of our team who provides assistance in all areas of the festival. She works closely with our volunteer and charity committees to ensure that everything runs smoothly. We appreciate her dedication and hard work, and we are grateful to have her on board.
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Committee Member
Nick Stewart-Locke
As members of the communications and safety teams for Applefest, we take pride in giving back to our community through volunteering. Our primary responsibilities include keeping attendees informed and answering any questions they may have. We also ensure that the event operates in a safe manner to provide the best possible Applefest experience for everyone.
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Committee Member
Chris Stewart-Locke
As members of the communications and safety teams for Applefest, we take pride in giving back to our community through volunteering. Our primary responsibilities include keeping attendees informed and answering any questions they may have. We also ensure that the event operates in a safe manner to provide the best possible Applefest experience for everyone.