Amber Florence named to Jockey Club finance position

Amber Florence, a financial executive with former experience in the Thoroughbred industry, has been hired by The Jockey Club to the new position of vice president of finance and administration, the company announced on Thursday.

Florence, a former chief financial officer for the National Thoroughbred Racing Association for 10 years who was previously a sponsorship and purchasing financial analyst for the NTRA and Breeders’ Cup Ltd., began in her new position on June 5, The Jockey Club said. She will be based in The Jockey Club’s Lexington, Ky., office.

Prior to returning to the Thoroughbred industry, Florence was the vice president of corporate accounting for MiddleGround Capital.

“Amber’s impressive background in finance, her experience in the Thoroughbred industry, and her passion for sports make her an ideal addition to The Jockey Club’s financial team,” said Laura Barillo, the executive vice president and chief financial officer of the company, in a release.

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