Cameron Resident To Join State Fair Commission

A Cameron man will become the newest member of the Missouri State Fair Commission.

A release from Governor Mike Parson’s office this (Wednesday) morning announced the governor’s appointment of Byron Roach to the nine-member commission.

Roach has worked as the Vice President of Public Relations and Special Projects for the Northwest Electric Power Cooperative since 2011, and was previously its communications and government relations manager. Roach’s 28-year career with electric cooperatives has also included time with the Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative.

Roach is a past member of the Cameron Planning and Zoning Commission and was a former chairman of the Platte City Economic Development Council. His support of the state fairgrounds is also established by way of being a member of the Missouri State Fair Foundation since 2011