Staff

Jacqueline Foster has worked at the Brazos County Expo since March of 2013. She began as an Event Coordinator for indoor events and quickly moved up to Marketing and Sales Manager for outside events. In 2021 she took over as Sales and Marketing Manager, overseeing both inside and outside events. In November 2022 she became the Assistant General Manager and acted as the Interim General Manager before being selected as General Manager in June of 2023. She is the first female General Manager of the Brazos County Exposition Complex and Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo, and the third General Manager since the creation of the Exposition Complex in 2007.

Growing up in Waller County she gained knowledge of the Ag Industry by being actively involved in FFA. After graduating from Texas A&M University in 1995, she made Bryan/College Station her home, serving more than 15 years with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services before joining the Brazos County Expo. She has the unique ability to use her experience and extensive knowledge from working with people on indoor and outdoor events to bring the Brazos County Expo and Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo into a bright new future. Jacqueline and her husband Jim (’88 & ’90) raise Brahman and F1 cattle.

During her youth, Avery spent her time promoting the agricultural industry through her expertise in leadership and communication. She was actively involved in Williamson County 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA. From competing in various skilled events across the State of Texas Avery has gained extensive experience exhibiting livestock. After graduating Texas A&M University Avery’s passion for agriculture and supporting the youth of Texas only grew. She received a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Leadership and Development with a minor in Extension Education. After graduation, she served as the Brazos County 4-H Agent under Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Since 2018 Avery has volunteered as the livestock co-chair for the Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo. In 2021 Avery took her knowledge, experience, and dedication to fostering the youth of tomorrow to the next level by joining the Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo. In 2024 Avery became the Manager of the Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo striving every day to promote agriculture and provide outstanding opportunities for our local Youth!