As CEO of the Stanislaus County Fair, Matt Cranford enjoys the opportunity to showcase the values of fun & tradition. The fair dazzles the crowds every year, and everything from the animal barns to exhibit halls to its midway that lights up the night, are powered by TID. Cranford managed a fair in San Mateo for nine years before returning to the area to highlight the agricultural, culinary and artistic traditions of his hometown. His story illustrates how partnerships are vital to the success of TID.