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.

Avery has spent her life promoting the agricultural industry through her expertise in leadership and communication. Being actively involved in the Williamson County 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA growing up, Avery has gained extensive knowledge in exhibiting livestock around the state of Texas, while also competing in other skilled events. Her passion for agriculture and the youth of Texas has grown significantly since graduating from Texas A&M University. While attending Texas A&M, Avery studied Agricultural Leadership and Development, with a minor in Extension Education. She was very much involved in organizations, including Texas Aggie Cattlewomen and Aggie Southern Darlings across campus, promoting the agricultural industry in progressive ways. After graduation, Avery served the youth of Brazos County as the Brazos County 4-H Agent with AgriLife Extension and has volunteered as the livestock vice chairman.