Matt F. Iuliano, who has served as vice president of registration services
for the Jockey Club for the past eight years, has been named executive vice
president and executive director of the organization, it was announced Tuesday
by Ogden Mills Phipps, the chairman of the Jockey Club.
In his new position, Iuliano will continue to oversee all matters concerning
the American Stud Book and he will represent the Jockey Club as it interacts
with industry organizations. He succeeds Dan Fick, who has been appointed as an
associate state steward for the Indiana Horse Racing Commission.
Iuliano will assume his new responsibilities on January 1, 2010.
“Matt’s knowledge of the Thoroughbred industry as well as his familiarity
with various initiatives that the Jockey Club has spearheaded or supported in
recent years will serve him well as he takes on this new assignment,” Phipps
said.
“Dan has represented the Jockey Club well and his leadership skills have
enabled us to make significant progress with a number of important industry
initiatives over the past six and a half years, especially in the areas of
medication and safety. The Indiana Horse Racing Commission is fortunate to have
him and we wish him all the best.”
Iuliano will report to James L. Gagliano, who will become president and chief
operating officer of the Jockey Club on January 1, 2010, succeeding Alan
Marzelli, who is retiring from that position. Gagliano currently serves as
executive vice president and chief administrative officer of the Jockey Club.
“Over the past eight years, Matt has initiated and overseen numerous advances
in the Registry that have greatly enhanced the service we provide to owners and
breeders,” Gagliano said. “We are fully confident that he will make similar
progress with the various industry projects that the Jockey Club supports.”
Iuliano joined the Jockey Club staff in June 2001. Prior to that, he served
in several executive capacities at Churchill Downs Inc. over the course of a
12-year stint.