Tawny Tesconi – Farming in Sonoma County

Introduced by: JB Leep

Tawny Tesconi has been serving as the Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau since December 2017.

Tesconi is a Sonoma County native with strong ties to the local agriculture industry. As a student, she was active in both 4-H and FFA, living on a small family farm in west county. Today, she lives on the same family farm with her husband.

She had a successful 30 year career in fair management and public service, and in December of 2015, she retired as Director of General Services of Sonoma County to start her fair services company Tesconi Event And Management Solutions (TEAMS).

Prior to working as the General Services Director, Tesconi was the Sonoma County Fair Manager for eight years. Under her leadership, the Sonoma County Fair underwent an extensive branding process for the event facility, expanded racing and started a Foundation to build the $3 million Ag Education Center, Richard & Saralee’s Barn.

During her career in the fair industry, Tesconi also served as the CEO of the Sonoma-Marin Fair, CEO of the Calaveras County Fair and Assistant Manager at the Solano County Fair.

In 2007, Tesconi received the Spirit of Sonoma Award, nominated by Sonoma County Farm Bureau for her commitment and passion for local agriculture. Tesconi is a past president of the Western Fairs Association and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2012. She is also a past president and current treasurer of the Petaluma Rotary Club.