Dr. Steven Beazley
President & CEO

Dr. Steven Beazley, President & CEO of the OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC), began his 37-year career with OCFEC at 12 years old, armed with a sweeper pan, broom and shovel at the end of the daily parade at the OC Fair. Appointed as OCFEC’s President & CEO in 2008, he has worked in many capacities within the organization.

While working seasonally for the annual OC Fair, Steve spent four years as a member of the Tony Award winning regional theater acting company, South Coast Repertory, based in Costa Mesa, CA. In 1990, Steve switched gears and earned a bachelors, masters, and a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. Steve was a professor in the Graduate School of Education and Psychology while maintaining a psychology private practice in Newport Beach, CA.

After 23 years of contributing seasonally, Steve became a full-time member of the OCFEC management team. Over the past 13 years, Steve has been proud to be part of a team that has elevated the annual OC Fair from 34th to 8th among the largest fairs in the U.S.

Steven currently serves as a part-time professor and advisory board member in the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology's Social Entrepreneurship and Change masters program.

Sharon Augenstein
Chief Financial Officer

Sharon Augenstein is the Chief Financial Officer for the OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) and is responsible for the leadership of OCFEC’s finance, human resources, entertainment and communications functions.

Sharon, a Huntington Beach resident, has a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Colorado and a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from UCLA. In her 20 years of experience in management, Sharon has held key positions at Tickets.com, El Pollo Loco, and Resources Global Professionals.

Doug Lofstrom
Vice President, Events

Doug Lofstrom is the Vice President, Events, for the OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) and oversees the Event Sales & Services and Facilities departments.

Doug has been with OCFEC since 2000 and has held director titles for Planning & Project Management and Operations, as well as the title of Interim Equestrian Center Manager.

Doug was instrumental in introducing fairgoers to a diverse lineup in the Grandstand Arena at the annual Fair including Demolition Derby, Lucha Libre (Mexican freestyle wrestling), Fiesta del Charro, Mariachi Festival, Extreme Rodeo and Latino Festival. Doug was also the guiding force for the 2007 and 2008 OC Fair cattle drives through Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach.

Prior to joining the OCFEC team, Doug had nearly 31 years of experience in the fairs and festivals industry at the Los Angeles County Fair, National Orange Show and the Farmers Fair of Riverside County. Doug is also Past President of Western Fairs Association and recipient of the Western Fairs Association Hall of Fame. Prior to entering the industry, Doug was assistant vice president at Provident Federal Savings and Loan.

Doug has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from California State Polytechnic University in Pomona. Doug resides in Newport Beach with his wife Nancy.

Jerome Hoban
Vice President, Operations

Jerome Hoban serves as the Vice President, Operations, for the OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC).  His duties include fair planning and layout, master plan, construction, event operations, marketing, information technology, graphic design and presentation.

From Centennial Farm educational programs to event operations and capital planning, Jerome’s 18 years at OCFEC has exposed him to nearly every operational function in the fair industry.

Prior to joining the Fair team, Jerome grew up participating in all the OC Fair had to offer. Through Scouts, FFA and 4-H, Jerome has spent his life learning and understanding the value the Fair brings to the Orange County community. 

He earned an Executive Master’s degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University while working full-time for the Fair. His Bachelor's of Science degree in Agricultural Business, Marketing from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo gave him a strong foundation and understanding of agriculture and the need for the fair industry. He is also a graduate of the Public Assembly Facilities Management School (PAFMS). He is a member of the International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM) and the Western Fairs Association (WFA).