Minnesota State Fair CEO Jerry Hammer, who's held the position for 26 years, will retire next spring, the organization announced on Monday.
Hammer is the longest-serving top executive of the 169-year-old Great Minnesota Get-Together, which is one of the largest and best-attended such event in the world, according to a news release announcing Hammer's retirement. During Hammer's tenure as CEO, the State Fair has grown significantly in attendance, programing and revenue with an annual economic impact…
