Brent Fernung has been elected president of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association, it was announced following the organization's Thursday board meeting in Ocala. Valerie Dailey, Fernung and Phil Matthews, DVM were all named to the FTBOA board of directors, while George Isaacs and Milan Kosanovich return to the board. Each will serve three-year terms that will run through 2019. Leaving the board because of term limits outlined in the FTBOA by-laws were Charlotte Weber and Roy Lerman. Jessica Steinbrenner is also completing her term.
“I am very happy to return to the board and very honored to be elected president,” Fernung, who owns and operates Journeyman Stud with his wife Crystal, said. “We are also proud to welcome to the board Ms. Dailey and welcome back Dr. Matthews. I'd also like to congratulate Mr. Isaacs and Mr. Kosanovich on their re-elections. While the FTBOA has had many significant accomplishments in recent years, such as increasing breeder and stallion awards to all-time high levels, and has seen record handles on the Florida Sire Stakes, we will be looking for the leadership skills, forethought and other assets from all board members in order to meet the challenges that face our Florida Thoroughbred industry, in particular decoupling.”
In addition to Fernung, the FTBOA's 2016 executive committee will include Matthews as first vice president and George Russell as second vice president. Joseph M. O'Farrell III will serve as treasurer and Greg Wheeler as secretary. Fred Brei will also serve on the executive committee as immediate past president.
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