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

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