Ross Silkman is the new executive director of the Southeast Alaska State Fair.
Silkman is a nine-year veteran of the tourism industry who moved to Haines from Girdwood with his wife, teacher Akela Silkman, last fall. He was one of five applicants interviewed for the job.
“Ross has a professional quality about him that’s very appealing,” said fair board chair Jerry Erny. “He always seems calm. He has a ton of experience in the tourism…
