Commissioner Rachel Kippley is the new manager of the Brown County Fair

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Rachel Kippley, who is currently vice chairwoman of the Brown County Commission, has been appointed as the full-time Brown County Fair manager and parks assistant superintendent.

The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon, after the Brown County Commission met in executive session.

Kippley’s appointment as fair manager is effective immediately. She will be paid $65,000 a year. She will also continue serving on the county commission until January 2022. At that time, the commission will appoint a successor for the rest of her term.