by Dale Zahn, for Harness Horsemen International

Holland, MI — Harness Horsemen International, representing 16 member associations and nearly 10,000 individuals, recently concluded its election of officers and directors.

Longtime Michigan horseman Gene Oldford was re-elected as President for a new three-year term. For First Vice-President, the nod went to Tom Luchento from New Jersey. Elected Second Vice-President was Chandler Woodcock from Maine. HHI Secretary is Sal DiMario from Delaware. For the position of Treasurer, Mike Izzo (Pennsylvania) was elected.

All officers serve terms of three years.

Other board members include At-Large Directors and the newly elected are Jerry Knappenberger (Ohio), Ron Battoni (Pennsylvania), Tony Somone (Illinois) and Don Amos (Ontario).

The HHI Board will meet via conference call on April 19. The Board will hear updates from State Associations and other organizations committed to the sport of harness racing, will be reviewing the recently concluded USTA meeting and discuss new ways to communicate with members.

HHI is dedicated to the promotion and advancement of all facets of harness racing on an international scale.