The Nationwide Thoroughbred Racing Affiliation (NTRA) formally opened its Washington, D.C. workplace on June 1, 2022. NTRA’s new presence in Washington, D.C., along side the hiring of President and CEO, former Congressman Tom Rooney, will enhance the Affiliation’s federal presence and advocacy efforts.
“I have been employed and tasked to go to Washington and be the voice of the Thoroughbred racing business to our nation’s coverage makers,” stated President and CEO Tom Rooney. “Having spent a decade in Congress, I understand how Washington works. The most important a part of that’s by displaying up and being in individual. By opening this workplace, weߣll have the ability to spend numerous time on the Hill, advocating for the business, and making the voice of horse racing heard in Washington.”
Located a stone’s throw from Capitol Hill, the NTRA workplace shall be totally staffed and open for guests. Rooney and newly employed Washington, D.C. primarily based workers shall be out there to the Thoroughbred racing constituency.
ABOUT THE NTRA
The NTRA, primarily based in Lexington, Ky., is a broad-based coalition of greater than 100 horse racing pursuits and hundreds of particular person stakeholders consisting of horseplayers, racetrack operators, homeowners, breeders, trainers and affiliated horse racing associations, charged with rising the recognition, welfare and integrity of Thoroughbred racing by way of consensus-based management, legislative advocacy, security and integrity initiatives, fan engagement and company associate growth. For extra info go to; NTRA.com.
ABOUT NTRA PRESIDENT AND CEO TOM ROONEY
Tom Rooney served the folks of Florida within the U.S. Home of Representatives from 2009 to 2019, focusing totally on financial, agricultural, nationwide safety, and army points. Previous to serving in Congress, Rooney served with the U.S. Military as a lawyer within the JAG Corps. Throughout his tenure, he was Particular Assistant; U.S Legal professional; at Fort Hood, Texas, prosecuting all civilian crimes on put up within the; 1st Cavalry Division. After finishing lively obligation with the rank of Captain, Rooney taught constitutional and legal legislation on the U.S. Army Academy at West Level, New York. He obtained his J.D. from the College of Miami College of Legislation and have become a member of the Florida Bar in 1999. He additionally has an M.A. in Political Science from the College of Florida. Rooney performed soccer for Syracuse College and Washington & Jefferson Faculty, the place he earned a B.A. in English Literature. Rooney is married to Tara they usually have three sons.
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