Longtime Thoroughbred horseman and Indiana native Tim Glyshaw has been named the new Indiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (IHBPA) executive director, according to a Tuesday press release from that organization.
Glyshaw assumes his new position beginning Feb. 1. He will fill the position vacated by current executive director Brian Elmore, who is retiring after serving six years at that job.
“We are very fortunate to find someone like Tim who has such a vast knowledge of the business to replace Brian Elmore,” said Joe Davis, the president of the IHBPA.
“Brian has been very valuable to our organization, and his retirement leaves a big void for us,” Davis said. “So finding someone to fill that position was a big task. Tim not only has experience from the perspective of a trainer, he is also an accomplished businessman. Meshing those two skills together will be a huge asset for us.”
Glyshaw, a native of Evansville, is a graduate of Indiana University with a degree in education. After teaching for two years, he made the move into Thoroughbred horse racing, working for Trainer Robert Holthus before branching out on his own in 2004, racing primarily in Kentucky and Indiana.
“It's been wonderful training, but I think it's time to pursue other options,” said Glyshaw. “The executive director position will allow me to still be involved in racing and hopefully do some good things for the members in Indiana. Brian has done so well and I'm eager for him to teach me about this position over the next few months. I'm very fortunate to have such a great mentor as I transition into this position.
“I still have nine horses in training,” Glyshaw continued. “Four of those are with Deerfield Farm, who has been with me from the start. We are currently stabled at the Churchill Downs Training Center and racing at Turfway. As we get closer to February, I'll know when my last start is as a trainer before I step into my new role with the IHBPA.”
Glyshaw will transition into his new role as the IHBPA Executive Director in early 2024 alongside Elmore, who will phase out following the first quarter of the year, according to the press release.
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