Will Alempijevic (pronounced Al-em-pee-ya-vich) will join the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association effective Feb. 12, 2020, as the new Executive Director, NYTHA announced Tuesday. Alempijevic replaces Andy Belfiore, who served in the role for four years before leaving to take the post as the national THA's Project Manager for the Mid-Atlantic Strategic Plan to Reduce Equine Fatalities last October.
A member of the New York Racing Association team since November of 2015, Alempijevic was the Director of Business Development before being promoted to Director of Guest Services. He most recently was named Director of Racing Analytics, where he focused on horse safety and welfare initiatives, as well as compiling and analyzing racing office data to help inform the department's business decisions.
“We are excited to welcome Will to the NYTHA team,” NYTHA President Joe Appelbaum said. “He brings a wealth of experience in a number of areas vital to the health of New York's racing industry, and skills in data analytics and interdepartmental collaboration that will be of great value to our organization. He is also passionate about the sport, and we look forward to working with him.”
Prior to coming to New York, Alempijevic was with Portland Meadows racetrack in Portland, Oregon, for nine years, starting as Director of Wagering and Guest Services and working his way up to General Manager in January of 2008, a position he held for more than seven years.
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