GRAND ISLAND - The Nebraska State Fair is getting new leadership.

The Nebraska State Fair Board on Friday approved to hire William “Bill” Ogg, to lead the Nebraska State Fair and the Askarben Livestock Show as the executive director.

Ogg currently serves as the general manager for Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days in Walla Walla, Washington.

The executive committee will discuss Ogg’s employment agreement in the coming days and the board will vote for approval.