A broad expanse of alumni careers
The RTIP has many distinguished alumni, some of whom are highlighted below as having received a prestigious award named after John K Goodman, a founding father of the Race Track Industry Program. The John K. Goodman Alumni Award recognizes an RTIP alum each year for their outstanding contribution to the industry.
Martin Panza
Senior Vice President of Racing Operations - The New York Racing Association, Inc.
Jim Mulvihill
Director of Media & Industry Relations - The National Thoroughbred Racing Association
Bob Baffert
Two-time Triple Crown Winning Trainer - Bob Baffert Racing Stables, Inc.
Todd Pletcher
Seven-time Eclipse Award Winning Trainer - Todd Pletcher Racing Stables, Inc.
Peter Rotondo
V.P. Media & Entertainment - Breeders' Cup Limited - New York
Thomas Ventura
President - Ocala Breeders' Sales Company
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Some positions held by RTIP graduates include:
- Director, Churchill Downs Simulcast Network
- Commercial Manager, Curragh Racecourse
- Director of Pari-Mutuels, Keeneland Assoc. Inc.
- International Simulcast Coordinator, Magna Entertainment Corp.
- Racing Secretary, Monmouth Park
- Wagering Analyst, Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau
- Chief State Steward, Illinois Racing Board
- General Counsel & Executive Vice President, Harness Tracks of America
- Director of Racing, Texas Racing Commission
- Executive V.P. & Executive Director, The Jockey Club
- Executive Director, Indiana Horse Racing Commission
- Director of Racing, Santa Anita Park
- General Manager, Seoul Racecourse Jockey’s Assoc.
- Director of Marketing, Monmouth Park/Meadowlands
- President, Daily Racing Form
- Senior V.P. Operations, Magna Entertainment Corp.
- Director, Marketing and Communications, NBC Sports & Olympics
- President & General Manager, Ruidoso Downs
- Stallion Administration, Darley Stud
- Investigator, Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau
- Executive Director, Florida Standardbred Breeder’s & Owners Association
- General Manager, Kildangan Stud
- Trainer, Todd Pletcher Racing Stables, Inc.
- Chief Executive Officer, HBPA-National
- Director of Industry Relations, TOBA
- Associate Producer, ESPN, NTRA.com
- Director of Sales, Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company
- Simulcast Coordinator
- MEC–Santa Anita Park
- Executive Director, Racing Medication & Testing Consortium
- On-Air Personality, HRTV