The organization announced that the board of directors of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has elected Jeffrey Bloom as chairman for the 2022 term and elected new board members at its January 28 meeting.
Bloom, managing partner of Bloom Racing Stable, has been a TAA board member since 2019. A 40-year Purebred industry veteran, he is also a professional racer in addition to his role as a rider. racing manager, blood dealer, marketing and media relations consultant, and broadcaster. Following his equestrian career, he earned a bachelor’s degree in financial services from San Diego State University and his business resume includes a successful project in corporate business development. in the software engineering industry. He has selected and managed the careers of multiple equity winners, including the 2019 Eclipse Award winner and 1st grade multi-layer winner Midnight Bisou. He is extremely passionate about racehorses and their overall welfare both on and off the track. In addition to his involvement with the TAA, he also serves on the board of the Purebred Owners and Breeders Association.
“As a 37-year veteran of the Thoroughbred industry, horse welfare has always been an important part of my business and Bloom Racing,” said Bloom. “Through serving on the board of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, I have realized how important this organization is to all of us who are fortunate enough to work in such a dynamic sport. As the incoming president of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, I look forward to supporting the board, accredited organizations and industry at large with a plan to continue serving us all well. .”
James G. Bell, Godolphin’s president and racing director, served as TAA president in 2014 and 2021. Bell will remain on TAA’s board and executive committee through 2022 as the previous president immediately.
“Our board members have successfully stepped up to 2021,” says Bell. “Much of our success has been attributed to board members who actively engage participants. Others in the industry discuss aftercare solutions Our new members all bring the same dedication and Jeff has contributed a lot during his time on the board. With their direction and energy, many TAAs will achieve new goals.”
Bloom and Bell are joined on the executive committee of TAA vice president Craig Bandoroff, owner of Denali Stud; TAA Treasurer Melissa Hicks, director of tax services at Dean Dorton; TAA Secretary Walter Robertson, attorney at Stites & Harbison; Madeline Auerbach, TAA founding board member, founder of California Retirement Managed Accounts, and purebred owner and breeder; Terry Finley, founder and chief executive officer of West Point Thoroughbreds, board member of the New York Thoroughbred Riders Association, Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association, Thoroughbred Charity of the New York. USA, Johnny Mac Soldier Foundation and Belmont Child Care Association; and Aidan Butler, chief executive officer of 1/ST Racing and president of 1/ST Content. TAA rotates its board of directors and executives.
The board members beginning to serve in 2022 are: Laura Barillaro, executive vice president and chief financial officer of The Jockey Club; Dr. Jeffrey Berk VMD, Equine Medical Association; Aidan Butler, CEO of 1/ST Racing and president of 1/ST Content; Mark Casse, Hall of Fame coach; John A. ‘Jack’ Damico, founding partner of Matson, Driscoll & Damico, manager of The Posse Racing Stable and East Coast Partners; Terry Finley, founder and chief executive officer of West Point Thoroughbreds, board member of the New York Thoroughbred Riders Association, Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association, Thoroughbred Charity of the New York. USA, Johnny Mac Soldier Foundation and Belmont Child Care Association; Melissa Hicks, Dean Dorton’s tax director.
They join current TAA board members: Jimmy Bell, Jeff Bloom, Walt Robertson Jr., Madeline Auerbach, Craig Bandoroff, Simon Bray, Donna Brothers, Boyd Browning Jr., Tom Cannell, Brian Graves, Susie Hart, John Keitt, Chip McGaughey, Josh Rubenstein, Richard Schosberg, Tom Ventura and Nicole Walker.
