Fonner Park

Facility Staff

Fonner Park, located just off Interstate 80 in Grand Island, in the center of Nebraska, is Central Nebraska’s entertainment destination. A year-round facility, Fonner Park is host to a number of events, shows, the Hall County Fair, the Nebraska State Fair, and much more.


The heart of Fonner Park is the live thoroughbred race meet which runs from mid-February through early May. During the live meet, many events such as craft shows, family activities, recreational shows, and giveaways along with special races highlight the season.

Executive Staff


Chris Kotulak
Chief Executive Officer

Mark Landis

Financial Analyst & Operations Assistant

Kathy Foley

Administrative Assistant & Settlements

Kelly Groetzinger-Moderow

Administrative Assistant & Special Projects

Katherin Toledo

Administrative Assistant & Payroll/Benefits

Fonner KENO Staff


Pat Smith

Keno Operations Manager

Dianne DeBolt

Assistant Operations Manager

GI Expo Staff


Andrea Peachey

Executive Director

Amanda Duval

Group Sales and Events Director

Executive

Board of Directors


Matt Maser

President

Jayne Smith

1st Vice President

Pat O'Neill

2nd Vice-President

Jerry Heidelk

3rd Vice-President

Chris Rosacker

Secretary

Jeff Reed

Treasurer

Bill Oltean

Ex-Officio

Keno Executive Board of Directors


Corby Flagle

President

Chris Kotulak

Board Member

Tom Gdowski

Secretary

Patrick Smith

KENO Operations Manager 

Steve Hansen

Board Member

Matt Maser

Treasurer

Jayne Smith

Board Member

Grand Island Expo Events and Livestock Board of Directors


Steve Kunzman

Director

Jayne Smith

Secretary

Jeff Reed

Treasurer


Business Hours

Fonner Park is home to a number of businesses and organizations, each operating under their own individual hours.


The campus itself is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Below you will find the hours for our Administration Offices as well as hours during the Racing Season schedule.