OUR TEAM

Meet the jockeys' guild staff

The Jockeys' Guild team is dedicated to serving the needs of professional jockeys across North America. From member services and licensing assistance to safety initiatives, benefits support, and industry advocacy, our staff works every day to support jockeys both on and off the racetrack.



Below you’ll find contact information for our leadership team and staff members. We encourage members, racetracks, industry partners, and media representatives to reach out with questions or assistance needs.

National Office

Lexington, KY

With nearly three decades of dedicated service to the Jockeys’ Guild, Tina Linville serves as the organization’s Office Manager and one of its most dependable and valued team members. For 29 years, Tina has been the steady force behind the scenes—expertly managing spreadsheets, accounting, administrative operations, and the countless details that keep the Guild running smoothly every day.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and incredibly reliable, Tina is the kind of person every organization hopes to have on its team. Her deep knowledge of the Guild’s operations, combined with her commitment and consistency, has made her an invaluable asset to both the staff and the members the Guild serves.

A Kentucky native, Tina and her husband proudly call the Bluegrass State home. Together they have two grown children, and Tina treasures spending time with her family—especially her toddler grandchild and her beloved 98-year-old grandmother. Her dedication to both her work and her family reflects the caring, steady presence she brings to everything she does.

A lifelong racing fan with decades of experience in the Thoroughbred industry, Jennifer Ray brings a deep understanding of racetrack operations, marketing, and member support to the Jockeys’ Guild. Her career began in San Diego, where she worked as an account executive for an advertising agency managing the Louisiana Downs and Del Mar Thoroughbred Club accounts.

Her passion for racing led her to Shreveport, Louisiana, where she served as Marketing Director at Louisiana Downs for 17 years. Jennifer later continued her racing industry career at Ellis Park in Henderson, Kentucky, as Marketing Director before joining the Jockeys’ Guild, where she has dedicated the past 18 years to serving jockeys and Guild members.

Known for her commitment to the industry and strong relationships throughout racing, Jennifer plays an important role in supporting Guild members and helping connect them with valuable resources and services.

Outside of work, Jennifer is a devoted pet parent to Daisy, her Cairn Terrier, and Kittie, her ginger-and-white tabby cat.

Cathya Franko has proudly served with the Jockeys' Guild for the past 10 years in the Temporary Disability Benefits Department, where she supports jockey members across the United States with professionalism, compassion, and dedication. Through her bilingual communication skills and member-focused approach, she has built strong relationships while helping individuals navigate important benefits and services with confidence, care, and respect.

Originally from Peru, Cathya is proud of her Latino heritage and deeply values culture, family, and community. She is passionate about giving back by sharing her love of Latin culture and dance, and has volunteered with organizations and community events including the Kentucky Arts Council, Festival Latino, American Heart Association, Alzheimer's Association, and CASA/GAL Association for Children. Through her involvement, she strives to promote cultural understanding, community connection, and positivity throughout Kentucky.

Above all, Cathya is a proud mother of two wonderful children who inspire and motivate her every day and remain at the heart of everything she does.

Karey is passionate about helping organizations communicate with clarity, purpose, and heart. With an education and background in communications, marketing, and organizational operations, she has spent nearly two decades supporting nonprofits, businesses, and mission-driven teams through storytelling, strategy, and relationship building. Her work with The Jockeys’ Guild focuses on strengthening communication, modernizing digital resources, and helping preserve the rich history and mission of the Guild for future generations.

While she was not raised in the horse racing industry, she is a lifelong Kentuckian and has seen firsthand the meaningful economic and cultural impact it has on a state she loves. She began working within the industry in 2022 through Race Track Chaplaincy of America and quickly developed a deep appreciation for the people who make the sport possible.

Karey is also a public speaker and writer, a certified John Maxwell Leadership team member, and is passionate about helping organizations and individuals communicate in ways that build trust, clarity, and connection. She and her husband are raising three children and are grateful to call Kentucky home.

Executive leadership

Mindy Coleman serves as Vice President and Counsel for the Jockeys’ Guild, where she provides legal guidance and supports the organization’s mission of protecting and representing professional jockeys across the United States.

Coleman developed a passion for horses growing up in the Pacific Northwest, where her family owned Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racehorses that competed at racetracks throughout the western United States. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Arizona State University and her Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University.

Before joining the Jockeys’ Guild as in-house counsel in 2009, Coleman practiced law in private practice focusing on bankruptcy and construction litigation. Her role with the Guild allows her to combine her legal career with her lifelong interest in the racing industry.

She is actively involved in several industry organizations, serving as an industry representative on the board of the Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP). She also volunteers with the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) and Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA), serves as an ambassador-at-large for the Racetrack Chaplaincy of America, and participates on the selection committee for the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards presented by Godolphin.

Outside of her professional work, she enjoys attending sporting events, watching polo, and traveling.

Terry Meyocks has served as Chief Executive Officer of the Jockeys’ Guild since 2007, leading the organization’s efforts to strengthen jockey representation, safety initiatives, and industry collaboration across Thoroughbred racing.

A third-generation horseman, Meyocks has spent more than five decades working in the Thoroughbred industry. Before joining the Guild, he held numerous leadership roles at some of the sport’s most prominent organizations and racetracks.

Meyocks served as President and Chief Operating Officer of the New York Racing Association (NYRA) from 1996 to 2003, where he oversaw operations for Belmont Park, Aqueduct Racetrack, and Saratoga Race Course. He previously held several executive positions at NYRA, including Vice President of Racing and Vice President of Operations.

Earlier in his career, Meyocks served as Director of Racing at Gulfstream Park and Racing Secretary at Calder Race Course. Prior to those roles, he worked in racing departments at many of the nation’s leading racetracks, including Keeneland, Oaklawn Park, Arlington Park, Hawthorne Race Course, Churchill Downs, Hialeah Park, Delaware Park, and Liberty Bell Park.

In 2004, Meyocks joined the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) as Special Assistant to the Commissioner and later served as Vice President of Racing and Industry Membership. He also co-founded Meyocks & O’Hara Racing Enterprises, Inc., a company focused on racing industry acquisitions and advisory services.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Meyocks is the son of respected jockey agent Paul Blair Meyocks, who represented Hall of Fame jockey Earlie Fires for more than 28 years along with several other prominent riders.

Meyocks resides in Plantation, Florida with his wife, Stacy. He is the proud father of three children-Abby, Kevin, and Clay- and six grandchildren- Kayla, Sienna, Brady, Ryan, Drew and Spencer.

regional managers

Javier Torres serves as a Regional Manager for the Jockeys’ Guild, bringing extensive experience in Thoroughbred racing operations, racetrack coordination, rider support, and safety advocacy across multiple racing jurisdictions. A longtime racing industry professional, Torres also previously served as a Clerk of Scales, giving him valuable firsthand knowledge of raceday operations and the responsibilities involved in maintaining racing integrity and communication between officials and riders.

Torres comes from a respected racing family and is the brother of retired jockey Francisco “Cisco” Torres, whose riding career earned recognition across multiple racing circuits. His younger brother, retired jockey Ramiro Torres, also remains actively involved in the industry as an exercise rider and jockeys’ room valet. Javier credits both of his brothers as being instrumental influences throughout his career. Growing up in a racing environment helped shape his lifelong connection to the sport and his understanding of the challenges and demands faced by jockeys both on and off the track.

He oversees Guild coverage across a broad network of racetracks, including Churchill Downs, Ellis Park, Turfway Park, Kentucky Downs, Remington Park, Will Rogers Downs, Louisiana Downs, Evangeline Downs, Delta Downs, Fair Grounds, Oaklawn Park, Fair Meadows, Sam Houston, Lone Star Park, and Retama Park. In this role, he serves as a key liaison between riders and racetrack leadership, helping ensure that concerns are addressed promptly and that members have access to critical resources and support.

Throughout his career with the Guild, Torres has been actively engaged in initiatives focused on improving safety standards and emergency response protocols at racetracks. He has collaborated with industry stakeholders to evaluate procedures, strengthen communication systems, and promote best practices designed to protect riders during training and live racing. This includes involvement in addressing critical safety concerns and contributing to improvements in emergency response readiness following racetrack incidents, reinforcing the importance of coordination between medical teams and racing operations.

Torres is also featured in industry outreach and educational efforts, including the “Around the Downs” series and other media highlighting the individuals and operations that support daily racing. These features help bring visibility to the essential behind-the-scenes roles that keep Thoroughbred racing functioning safely and efficiently.



Javier Torres remains dedicated to advancing the wellbeing of jockeys and strengthening the infrastructure that supports them nationwide. His work reflects a consistent commitment to service, collaboration, and the continued improvement of safety and support systems within the sport of Thoroughbred racing.

Darrell Haire was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and raised in New England, where he developed a passion for Thoroughbred racing at an early age. Introduced to the sport through family ties, he spent his formative years around the racetrack learning the sport from the ground up—walking hots, cleaning stalls, and gaining firsthand experience that shaped both his career in racing and a lifelong respect for the horses at the heart of the sport.

During his apprentice campaign in New England, Haire rode 249 winners and quickly established himself as a promising young rider. By the age of 19, he had already earned the trust and respect of his fellow riders, serving as a jockey colony representative for the Jockeys’ Guild and beginning a lifelong commitment to service and advocacy on behalf of riders. He went on to compete at 44 racetracks across the United States, including premier venues such as Keeneland, Churchill Downs, Hollywood Park, Arlington Park, and Santa Anita Park.

One of the defining moments of his riding career came when he captured the Arkansas Derby aboard Temperence Hill. During one of racing’s most competitive eras, Haire competed alongside many of the sport’s leading riders and horsemen, earning the respect of his peers and forming relationships that remained an important part of his life and his enduring dedication to the sport.

Following his riding career, Haire continued his commitment to racing through leadership, advocacy, and service to jockeys. Since 1999, he has served as Western Regional Manager for the Jockeys’ Guild, becoming a strong advocate for jockey health and safety. Over nearly two decades, he has worked to improve riding conditions and support more appropriate weight standards in support of riders’ long-term well-being. He also serves as a board member of the Winners Foundation in Southern California and as a trustee for the California Jockeys Retirement Program.

A Southern California resident for more than 40 years, Haire and his wife Susan have built a life centered around faith, family, and the racing community. He is the proud father of five children, including his late son Sean, whose memory remains an important and cherished part of his family’s story.



Throughout his life, Haire’s commitment to faith, family, and the people and horses that shaped his journey in racing has continued to guide him both within the sport and beyond it.

Herbie Rivera, Jr. serves as a Regional Manager for the Jockeys’ Guild, bringing a lifelong connection to Thoroughbred racing and extensive firsthand experience as a former professional jockey. A native of Puerto Rico, Rivera, Jr. was introduced to the sport at an early age before beginning his riding career in Ohio at just 16 years old after meeting a cousin who was a jockey and helped inspire his path into racing.

From 1977 through 1999, Rivera, Jr. competed primarily in Ohio, Florida, and Chicago, building a reputation as a consistent, hardworking, and durable rider. Over the course of his 23-year riding career, he made 22,110 starts, recording 3,183 wins, 3,183 second-place finishes, and 2,825 third-place finishes while earning more than $24.1 million in purse earnings. He was a dominant presence at Thistledown, where he earned leading rider titles 14 times, and was also leading jockey at Tampa Bay Downs on two occasions during the early 1980s.

Rivera, Jr. recorded his first career victory on April 1, 1977, aboard Bows Katie for trainer Adolfo Torres at Thistledown Racetrack in Ohio. On April 3, 1998, he earned his 3,000th career victory, also at Thistledown.

Rivera, Jr. later learned through a newspaper in Puerto Rico that he had become only the second Puerto Rican jockey to reach the 3,000-win milestone after Hall of Fame rider Angel Cordero Jr., a distinction he was unaware of at the time. Rivera, Jr. retired from riding on November 6, 1999.

One of the most notable horses of his career was Tougaloo, the champion grey mare who became the richest Ohio-bred in history at the time of her retirement. Rivera, Jr. was her primary rider for many of her major stakes victories and rode her through the final starts of her career under trainer Samuel T. Ramer. His years in the saddle provided him with a deep, practical understanding of the physical demands, travel requirements, and daily challenges faced by professional riders.

Following his riding career, Rivera, Jr. transitioned into racing administration and industry service. From 2003 to 2006, he served as a state steward at both Tampa Bay Downs and Great Lakes Downs in Michigan, further expanding his experience and understanding of racetrack operations and rider safety.



Rivera, Jr. joined the Jockeys’ Guild in 2006 and has continued to serve members through direct advocacy and on-track support. He takes pride in continuing his service to the sport in a role dedicated to protecting and representing those who compete in it every day.

Willie Martinez has dedicated more than three decades of his life to Thoroughbred racing as a rider, mentor, advocate, and trusted voice for jockeys across the country. Originally from Santurce, Puerto Rico, Martinez began his professional riding career in 1989 at Tampa Bay Downs, a place that quickly became home and remains home today, where he lives with his six-year-old son.

Known throughout the racing industry as “Chilly Willie” for his calm demeanor and professionalism, Martinez built an accomplished career that exceeded even his own expectations. Over 36 years in the saddle, he earned more than 3,500 victories and nearly $83 million in purse earnings while competing at the sport’s highest levels. He captured riding titles at premier racetracks including Turfway Park, Tampa Bay Downs, Ellis Park, Keeneland, and Hialeah Park, with his nine riding championships at Turfway Park remaining a track record.

Among the many highlights of his remarkable career was winning the 2012 Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) aboard Trinniberg, one of Thoroughbred racing’s premier international events. Martinez also had the privilege of riding for many respected trainers and competing aboard outstanding horses throughout his career. With great humility, he speaks about those opportunities with deep gratitude and says his career exceeded any expectations he had ever set for himself.

Yet despite the many victories and accomplishments, Martinez says the moment that meant the most to him came when he rode in his first Kentucky Derby. Having his entire family there to witness that milestone made it an unforgettable experience and one he says nothing else could ever top.

Martinez ultimately decided to retire from riding so he could spend more time with his son and be closer to his family. Today, he continues his lifelong commitment to the sport as a Regional Manager for the Jockeys’ Guild, a role he describes as both an honor and a privilege.



He feels fortunate to work alongside a passionate team dedicated to helping jockeys and sees his position as an opportunity to give back to the next generation of riders. Drawing from his own experiences in racing, Martinez is committed to supporting jockeys throughout their careers just as others once supported and guided him during his own journey in the sport.

Through his leadership, compassion, and firsthand understanding of the challenges riders face, Willie Martinez remains a respected advocate and valued resource within the Thoroughbred racing community.

Joel Campbell serves as a Regional Manager for the Jockeys’ Guild, bringing extensive hands-on experience as a licensed Thoroughbred racehorse trainer, owner, and lifelong horseman. Campbell rode for 20 plus years throughout the Midwest and served as the Tresure of the Jockeys Guild for 10 Years. He now actively trains and races horses under his own name and multiple owners with horses competing primarily on the Midwest and East Coast circuits.

Campbell’s stable is most active at major tracks including Hawthorne Race Course in Illinois, as well as Tampa Bay Downs and throughout the Midwest, where his horses regularly compete in claiming, allowance, and stakes-level competition. His operation reflects a dual focus on training and ownership, allowing him to maintain an active presence across multiple racing jurisdictions throughout the year to help Jockey's in his jurisdictions. 

Campbell comes from a deeply rooted racing family. He is the son of trainer Michael B. Campbell and the brother of jockey Jesse Campbell who also had a long successful career as a Jockey. He has continued his family history as multigenerational presence in the Thoroughbred industry. His background spans both the athletic and operational sides of racing, giving him a broad understanding of the challenges faced by horsemen, owners, and riders alike.

In addition to his work as a trainer and owner, Campbell contributes his industry leadership experience through service with the Jockeys’ Guild, where he served as Treasurer and as a member of the Board of Directors for many years. In those roles, he supported financial oversight and organizational initiatives focused on jockey safety, benefits, and long-term welfare.

As Regional Manager, Campbell works directly with jockeys and members across his territory, providing support with injury assistance, benefits navigation, licensing, and day-to-day advocacy. His combined experience as a jockey, trainer, owner, and industry leader gives him a practical, real-world perspective that he brings to every interaction with Guild members.

Eddie Garcias is a retired Quarter Horse jockey whose long and accomplished riding career earned him lasting recognition throughout the industry. He is widely respected for his success at the highest levels of Quarter Horse racing and for the depth of experience he brings from decades of competition.

During his riding career, Garcias compiled 2,676 Quarter Horse wins, ranking him second all-time in Quarter Horse victories at Los Alamitos Race Course and among the national leaders in career wins. He also recorded 153 Quarter Horse stakes wins at Los Alamitos, placing him among the most successful stakes riders in track history and making him the first jockey to surpass 150 stakes victories at the venue. His consistency at the top level was further reflected in nine leading rider titles in Quarter Horse racing at Los Alamitos, along with 93 career stakes winners ridden at the track. These accomplishments reflect sustained success across futurities, derbies, and major championship events over the course of a long career.

Garcias became a trusted presence in major Quarter Horse racing programs, known for delivering strong performances in high level races and for his ability to compete successfully across multiple generations of top horses and connections.

Following retirement from riding, Garcias has remained connected to the industry in a representative capacity with the Jockeys' Guild, serving as the Quarter Horse Representative. He works in coordination with the Guild’s regional managers as a point of contact within the Quarter Horse community and maintains relationships across the racing industry.



Garcias continues to be a well-known and respected figure in Quarter Horse racing, with a career record and industry presence that carry significant recognition among horsemen, trainers, and racing connections.

Learn more about the leaders who help guide and represent the Jockeys’ Guild through service on our Board of Directors and Senate.