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Kirk Slaughter
President and CEO, Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. and OKC Fairgrounds
Kirk N. Slaughter is the President and CEO of Oklahoma State Fair Inc., a position he has held since June 2022. Prior to this role, he served as the Executive Vice President at the same organization starting in September 2021. Slaughter has a robust background in the hospitality and event management sectors, with over 27 years of experience in municipal government leadership and various roles within convention and visitor bureaus.
His previous positions include:
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President and CEO of Strategic Venue and Destination Resources, LLC (since May 2019), where he provides comprehensive solutions for convention and equestrian center planning and operations.
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Executive Director of the National Cutting Horse Association for a brief period in 2019, overseeing all operational functions.
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Director of the Fort Worth Convention Center and Will Rogers Memorial Center for nearly 21 years, managing significant budgets and leading major developments in the facilities.
Slaughter holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Texas Tech University, which he completed between 1981 and 1985. His extensive career reflects a strong focus on event management, marketing, and operational leadership within the convention and hospitality industries.1
