Kentucky Horse Racing Commission Director Resigning

• {Kentucky}...Lisa Underwood, who has been executive director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission for five years, has announced her resignation, effective November 16th. Underwood will rejoin the law firm of Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs as a partner to practice equine and business law. Some achievements under Underwood include bringing an internationally recognized testing lab facility to Kentucky and the hiring of the commission's first equine medical director. Underwood has been on the board of directors and the executive committee of the Association of Racing Commissioners International. In 2009, RCI gave her the Len Foote Award for outstanding achievements and contributions. Deputy Executive Director Marc Guilfoil will be appointed interim executive director while a nationwide search is conducted for Underwood's replacement.