Churchill Downs names Mike Ziegler Executive Director of racing

16 Jan 2015

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) (CHDN) announced that Mike Ziegler has been named to its new post of Executive Director of Racing. Ziegler will assume his position on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, and will report directly to Bill Mudd, CDI's President and Chief Financial Officer.

As CDI's Executive Director of Racing, Ziegler will focus on and support the company's commitment to the U.S. Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.

"Mike has long been a credible and knowledgeable voice within the racing industry and we look forward to him bringing his wisdom and insight as he takes on this new role at CDI. The industry is continuously changing and bringing new challenges, and Mike's role will be important to the continued success of our company's racing operations and its legacy," Mudd said.

Ziegler will be responsible for championing CDI initiatives to enhance the racing and breeding industry and will serve as a representative and the liaison between CDI and the industry.

Ziegler comes to CDI with nearly 20 years of industry experience. He has served since 2009 as the Executive Director - Safety & Integrity Alliance for the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) where he has overseen self-regulatory efforts to enact substantive improvements in safety and integrity in the racing industry.

"We thank Mike for the instrumental role he played in the successful launch and growth of the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance and wish him the best of luck in the future," said Alex Waldrop, President and Chief Executive Officer of the NTRA.

Prior to his work at the NTRA, Mike served as Senior Vice President for YouBet.com (2008-09), Vice President for Hollywood Park Racing Association (2005-08), Vice President and General Manager for Bay Meadows Racing Association (2004-08), Vice President for Bay Meadows Operating Company Properties (1995-2008), and Vice President and General Manger for Santa Anita Park (2001-04). He was also the Executive Director for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance from 2012-13.

Ziegler has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, Calif., and an MBA from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, Calif.

About Churchill Downs Incorporated

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) (CHDN), headquartered in Louisville, Ky., owns the world-renowned Churchill Downs Racetrack, home of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, as well as racetrack and casino operations in Miami Gardens, Fla.; racetrack, casino and video poker operations in New Orleans, La.; racetrack operations in Arlington Heights, Ill.; a casino resort in Greenville, Miss.; a casino hotel in Vicksburg, Miss.; a casino in Oxford, Maine; and a 50 percent owned joint venture, Miami Valley Gaming and Racing LLC, in Lebanon, Ohio.

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	Churchill Downs names Mike Ziegler Executive Director of racing 16 Jan 2015 <a href='https://ad.casinocity.com/adclick.php?n=a21efcd1'><img src='https://ad.casinocity.com/adview.php?what=-site:vendors/width:250/RON&n=a21efcd1' border='0' alt='' /></a> LOUISVILLE, Kentucky -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) (CHDN) announced that Mike Ziegler has been named to its new post of Executive Director of Racing. Ziegler will assume his position on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, and will report directly to Bill Mudd, CDI's President and Chief Financial Officer. As CDI's Executive Director of Racing, Ziegler will focus on and support the company's commitment to the U.S. Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry. "Mike has long been a credible and knowledgeable voice within the racing industry and we look forward to him bringing his wisdom and insight as he takes on this new role at CDI. The industry is continuously changing and bringing new challenges, and Mike's role will be important to the continued success of our company's racing operations and its legacy," Mudd said. Ziegler will be responsible for championing CDI initiatives to enhance the racing and breeding industry and will serve as a representative and the liaison between CDI and the industry. Ziegler comes to CDI with nearly 20 years of industry experience. He has served since 2009 as the Executive Director - Safety & Integrity Alliance for the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) where he has overseen self-regulatory efforts to enact substantive improvements in safety and integrity in the racing industry. "We thank Mike for the instrumental role he played in the successful launch and growth of the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance and wish him the best of luck in the future," said Alex Waldrop, President and Chief Executive Officer of the NTRA. Prior to his work at the NTRA, Mike served as Senior Vice President for YouBet.com (2008-09), Vice President for Hollywood Park Racing Association (2005-08), Vice President and General Manager for Bay Meadows Racing Association (2004-08), Vice President for Bay Meadows Operating Company Properties (1995-2008), and Vice President and General Manger for Santa Anita Park (2001-04). He was also the Executive Director for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance from 2012-13. Ziegler has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, Calif., and an MBA from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, Calif. About Churchill Downs Incorporated Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) (CHDN), headquartered in Louisville, Ky., owns the world-renowned Churchill Downs Racetrack, home of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, as well as racetrack and casino operations in Miami Gardens, Fla.; racetrack, casino and video poker operations in New Orleans, La.; racetrack operations in Arlington Heights, Ill.; a casino resort in Greenville, Miss.; a casino hotel in Vicksburg, Miss.; a casino in Oxford, Maine; and a 50 percent owned joint venture, Miami Valley Gaming and Racing LLC, in Lebanon, Ohio.