What is ROAP?
The Racing Officials Accreditation Program is a collaborative effort of industry organizations representing all types of racing. Through this participation, they are supporting the common goal of insuring the integrity of the pari-mutuel horse racing industry.
ROAP is represented by an alliance of industry representatives that joined forces to oversee the accreditation of racing officials.
ROAP Mission:
The mission of ROAP is to accredit and provide continuing education to all racing officials, stewards and judges in the horse racing industry. By doing so ROAP is enhancing the image and upholding the integrity of horse racing at all levels.
ROAP Board of Directors
Each are nominated by their respective member organizations and serve a 3-year term. Officers serve 2 year term.
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Board Member |
Alternate |
Affiliations (click for website) |
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Eddie Arroyo, Chairman |
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At Large |
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Remi Bellocq |
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At Large |
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Theresa Burch |
Amy Lawyer |
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John Campbell |
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At Large |
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Keith Chamblin |
Joe Bacigalupo |
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Wendy Davis, Secretary |
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At Large |
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Courtney Reid |
David Duncan |
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Janet VanBebber |
Tim Williamson |
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Dr. Jennifer Durenberger |
Marc Guilfoil |
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Alan Foreman |
Bessie Gruwell |
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Victor Escobar |
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At Large |
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William Gallo |
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Eric Hamelback |
Dr. Doug Daniels |
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Robert Hartman |
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Dr. W. Ted Hill |
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At Large |
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Ben Huffman |
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Frank Lamb |
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At Large |
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TC Lane |
Michele Kopiec, Vice Chair |
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Dr. Sara Langsam |
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At Large |
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Bennett Liebman |
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At Large |
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Dr. James MacLeod |
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Ed Martin |
Wynter Culberson |
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Terry Meyocks |
Mindy Coleman |
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Doug Moore |
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At Large |
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Alberto Paz Rodriguez |
Juan Carlos Feijoo |
Conference Hipica del Caribe |
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Andrew Schweigardt |
Dan Metzger |
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Kristin Werner, Treasurer |
Andrew Chesser |
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J Curtis Linnell |
Hank Zeitlin |