The Regina Exhibition Association Ltd. is searching for a new CEO once again.

On Thursday, the organization announced that president and CEO Rick Bennett has left his role “for personal and family reasons.” Trent Fraser, who served as REAL’s acting president and CEO from April to June of this year, will take over on an interim basis until a new leader is hired.

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Bennett, a long-time executive with experience in hospitality, sports, tourism and venue operations, had only held the CEO role since June 16.

He replaced former CEO

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