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Mike Roberts

Ada County Risk Manager, 15 years

  • Chief safety officer for Idaho’s largest county
  • Developed and implemented numerous programs designed to identify and minimize risks and risk exposure and prevent workplace accidents and injuries
  • Instructed 28 other county managers on safety-related issues in the workplace
  • Investigated, monitored, managed and settled claims against the county

Ada County Sheriff’s Deputy, 17 years

  • Worked numerous events, including the Western Idaho Fair
  • Gained immeasurable knowledge of safety and security as a patrolman, investigator and administrator

Director, Ada County Emergency Medical Services, 5 years

  • Supervised all medical services for events held in Ada County, including the Western Idaho Fair and the Boise River Festival
  • Has more than 30 years experience in and around major events

Roger Simmons

General Manager, Western Idaho Fair, 6 years

  • Produced Idaho’s largest annual event
  • Spent more than $1 million on capital improvements, much of which was directed at improving access and safety for all fairgoers

Ada County Commissioner, 10 years

  • Liaison to the Western Idaho Fair
  • Worked closely with fair leadership and risk management to ensure that Ada County’s interests were protected through prudent risk analysis and safety planning

Director, Idaho State Lottery, 4 years

  • Vendor at more than a half-dozen events each year
  • Sponsor of several annual Idaho events
  • Stressed risk management to staff members who worked in the Lottery’s booth

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