Marc A. Guilfoil leads HISA’s outreach to state racing commissions and oversees collaboration on the implementation of HISA’s Racetrack Safety and Anti-Doping and Medication Control Programs. As the Director of Stewarding, Guilfoil works closely with racetrack stewards and riders to ensure a unified approach to safety and integrity standards.

Prior to joining HISA, Guilfoil served as Executive Director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC), where he held various official roles beginning in 1988 with both the KHRC and Kentucky Harness Racing Commission. Over his 33-year career at the KHRC, Guilfoil was involved in all facets of the Commission’s work, including licensing, medication and personnel. During this time, Guilfoil also served as a liaison between the Kentucky General Assembly, the state’s eight racing associations, and the various horsemen’s breed organizations on all racing-related matters. He served under the administration of seven consecutive Kentucky governors.

A native of Glasgow, Kentucky, Guilfoil has called central Kentucky home since 1981. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with an emphasis in Communications from the University of Kentucky in 1987. He is also an accredited steward for Thoroughbred, Standardbred and Quarter Horse racing through the University of Louisville Stewards/Judges Accreditation Program as well as the U.S. Trotting Association Officials School. Guilfoil currently resides in Lexington, Kentucky and owns and operates Evans Mill Cattle Company with his wife, Elisabeth Jensen.

Contact Marc at marc.guilfoil@hisaus.org.