The Jockey Club of Canada has named Stacie Roberts as its new executive director. Her position will become effective Sept. 7.
The former publisher of The Game Thoroughbred newspaper, Roberts has been involved in the Thoroughbred industry in Ontario with her family for more than 25 years.
“Stacie's knowledge of the Thoroughbred industry in Canada, coupled with her creative and communication skills, will help to promote the Canadian Thoroughbred industry both nationally and internationally through The Jockey Club of Canada initiatives,” said Jim Lawson, chief steward of The Jockey Club of Canada.
Along with her administrative duties for The Jockey Club of Canada, Roberts also will be responsible for the administrative duties of the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association.