{"id":1892,"date":"2018-06-04T17:14:01","date_gmt":"2018-06-04T21:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uat.woodbine.com\/corporate\/?p=1892"},"modified":"2018-06-04T17:14:01","modified_gmt":"2018-06-04T21:14:01","slug":"john-hayes-named-independent-chairman-ontario-racing-full-board-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uat.woodbine.com\/corporate\/2018\/06\/04\/john-hayes-named-independent-chairman-ontario-racing-full-board-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"John Hayes Named Independent Chairman of Ontario Racing; Full Board Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>(On behalf of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ontarioracing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ontario Racing<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TORONTO, June 4, 2018 \u2013 Ontario Racing (OR) today announced the full composition of its new Board of Directors.<\/p>\n<p>The first order of business for the new Board was electing, unanimously, Mr. John Hayes, the Independent Chairman of the Board.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Hayes brings significant business management and executive expertise to the role of OR Chair, with former positions in finance and administration positions with General Electric, Black &amp; Decker and Home Depot. He also has over 25 years of experience as a Standardbred race horse owner. He previously served as Gaming Director with Ontario Lottery and Gaming, with operational responsibilities at Georgian Downs, Ajax Downs, Grand River Raceway, Woodbine and other racetracks across the province. He most recently served as an At-Large Director of Ontario Racing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am honoured to be appointed to the Independent Chair of Ontario Racing,\u201d said Mr. Hayes. \u201cI have a passion for horse racing and am confident in the direction and approach of Ontario Racing. I look forward to working with the industry\u2019s diverse group of stakeholders to create a sustainable future for the sport in Ontario.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition to Mr. Hayes, there are 10 seats, five from industry associations and five from racetracks, on Ontario Racing\u2019s Board of Directors.<\/p>\n<p>Bill O\u2019Donnell (President, COSA, on behalf of Standardbred Horsepeople), Sue Leslie (President, HBPA, on behalf of Thoroughbred Horsepeople), Bob Broadstock (President, Quarter Horse Racing Owners of Ontario, on behalf of Quarter Horse Horsepeople), Walter Parkinson (President, SBOA, on behalf of Standardbred Breeders) and Bernard McCormack (President, Cara Bloodstock, on behalf of Thoroughbred Breeders) will represent the Associations on the board.<\/p>\n<p>Jim Lawson (CEO, Woodbine Entertainment, on behalf, of Premier Thoroughbred Racetracks), Jim Thibert (CEO, Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium, on behalf of Signature Thoroughbred Racetracks), Jessica Buckley (President, Woodbine Mohawk Park, on behalf of Premier Standardbred Racetracks), Hugh Mitchell (President, Western Fair District, on behalf of Signature Standardbred Racetracks) and Ian Fleming (General Manager, Clinton Raceway, on behalf of Grassroots Standardbred Racetracks) will represent the racetracks in the new composition.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJohn brings substantial expertise and vast perspective in the areas of racing, finance and administration to his role as Chair of Ontario Racing,\u201d said Mr. Mitchell. \u201cHis previous experience on the OR Board, combined with his extensive grassroots racing experience make him the ideal person for this position.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOntario Racing Management (ORM) looks forward to working with John and the rest of the Ontario Racing board in building a long-term foundation for success for the province\u2019s horse racing industry,\u201d said Katherine Curry, Executive Director, ORM. \u201cOntario Racing\u2019s emphasis on transparency, inclusiveness, credibility and engagement to continue to develop confidence and credibility with all stakeholders in the industry will be critical to its achievements. Ontario Racing has laid the foundation for long-term success for all of its stakeholders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Ontario Racing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THREE BREEDS. ONE VISION.<\/p>\n<p>Ontario Racing is a non-profit horse racing industry association and is recognized by the provincial government as the authority for horseracing in Ontario. Ontario Racing is directly responsible for setting an annual program of races, attracting new horse owners, implementing breed improvement programs, growing the fan base and connecting the industry with the government and general public. Ontario Racing gives horse people in the province significant control and responsibility over their future. Ontario Racing is establishing new ways of doing business and building new relationships. Ontario Racing is committed to listening to horse people and giving them a voice, in support of a vibrant racing industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(On behalf of\u00a0Ontario Racing) TORONTO, June 4, 2018 \u2013 Ontario Racing (OR) today announced the full composition of its new Board of Directors. The first order of business for the new Board was electing, unanimously, Mr. John Hayes, the Independent Chairman of the Board. 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