by John Horne, for Tioga/Vernon Downs

Nichols, NY — Jason Settlemoir, regional VP, racing and simulcast, announced that Garrett Madison has been named regional racing marketing manager for Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs.

Madison, a graduate of Owego Free Academy, started with the company as a mutuel teller in 2011. He eventually became the regional racing operations manager, a position he held for the last four years.

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Garrett Madison has been named regional racing marketing manager for Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs.

The Apalachin native will be responsible for all marketing of racing, including creating all of the advertising with different kinds of media. He will also be responsible for all racing promotions done at both tracks, among many other duties.

Settlemoir said, “It has been a pleasure watching Garrett grow with the company in every position he has held. We feel his hard work and dedication will help him thrive in his new position.”

Jason Bluhm, senior regional director of racing at Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs, also praised Madison.

“Garrett is a great worker, I’ve put a lot on his plate these past few years and he’s handled everything brilliantly. It’s a well-deserved promotion.”

Madison, who recently purchased a new home with his partner, Erinn Gahring, in Campville, N.Y., said, “I grew up racing motocross. When I got the chance to work in the harness racing industry, it seemed like a natural fit. I love the competitive nature and the hard work that goes into it.”

Madison said that Bluhm and Settlemoir have taught him so much about the sport of harness racing.

“They are so passionate about the sport. All that rubs off, it has helped to make me fall in love with harness racing. I can’t thank them enough.”

Madison added, “I love going to work every day with all the great people at both Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs. I look forward to the challenge of my new job and can’t wait to get started.”

Madison’s main office will remain at Tioga Downs but he will commute to both locations throughout the year.