Everett R. Dobson has been elected to chair the Jockey Membership Stewards Committee. Dobson will change Stuart S. Johnny III, who has been chairman of the Jockey Membership since August 8, 2015. Johnny will proceed to function a steward officer.
Dobson has been a member of the Jockey Membership since 2014. He served as a steward from August 2017 to August 2021 and was re-elected in 2024. Dobson is a longtime proprietor and a thoroughbred breeder. He’s the proprietor of Sweet Meadows Farm and laces underneath the Cheyenne Desk. He serves on the Govt Committee of the Affiliation of Thoroughbred House owners and Breeders and is the previous chairman of the American Phased Stakes Committee. Along with being a trustee of the Keeneland Affiliation, Dobson additionally serves as a member of the Breeders’ Cup.
Dobson, a local and resident of Oklahoma, is govt chairman of Dobson Fiber, an Oklahoma Metropolis-based telecommunications firm. He’s additionally an investor for the NBA champion Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder crew and serves on the board of administrators.
“It is an incredible privilege to comply with Stuart as chairman of the Jockey Membership,” Dobson mentioned. “Stuart has been an integral a part of the Jockey Membership as he strives to breed thoroughbreds and enhance races. We’ll proceed to try to develop initiatives that help and develop the game.”
“It has been an honor to be chairman of the Jockey Membership for the previous 10 years,” Jannie mentioned. “We could not be extra happy with the business’s success in supporting and management at Jockey Membership. With Everett as chairman, there isn’t any doubt that the Jockey Membership is paving the way in which for our wonderful sport.”
Dobson has served because the eleventh chairman of the Jockey Membership since its founding in 1894.
The remaining stewards are Vice-Chair William S. Farrish Jr., Treasurer Ian D. Hyett, William M. Leah Jr., Louis A. Chera, Gary Fenton, Terry Finley, David O’Farrell, Mark Vacation, Brett Jones and Vincent Viola.
