Ocala Breeders’ Gross sales introduced Oct. 7 that award-winning author Alicia Hughes has been named to the place of director of communications.
Hughes involves OBS with almost three many years of expertise overlaying and dealing within the Thoroughbred trade. A resident of Lexington, Hughes previously served because the lead turf author for the Lexington Herald-Chief newspaper, racing editor for BloodHorse, and director of communications for the Nationwide Thoroughbred Racing Affiliation.
Hughes is a previous president of the Nationwide Turf Writers and Broadcasters and was the 2021 recipient of the Charles W. Engelhard Award from the Kentucky Thoroughbred Affiliation-Kentucky Thoroughbred Homeowners and Breeders for excellent protection of the Thoroughbred trade. She was additionally honored with the 2020 Legacy Legends Awards on the Derby Variety and Enterprise Summit for being a number one advocate for variety and inclusion.
“OBS has a historical past that’s synonymous with high quality, and it’s a privilege to hitch such a passionate and devoted workers,” Hughes stated. “I look ahead to amplifying the distinctive work being carried out at OBS in addition to the breeders, consignors, and patrons who drive the industrial market.”
“We’re excited so as to add Alicia to the OBS group,” stated Tom Ventura, OBS president. “Her credentials communicate volumes, and we really feel lucky so as to add her expertise with a depth of information, expertise, and respect within the horse enterprise.”
This press launch has been edited for content material and elegance by BloodHorse Workers.
