Global Symposium on Racing Speaker: Andrew Offerman
As Senior Vice President of Racing and Operations, Andrew Offerman is responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of racing functions at NYRA including the development, planning, and execution of NYRA’s stakes program, marquee events and live racing offerings at Aqueduct Racetrack, Saratoga Race Course and, when complete, the new Belmont Park. Additionally, he oversees several of NYRA’s general frontside operating departments including mutuels, security and building services.
In conjunction with his daily responsibilities at NYRA, Offerman has worked throughout the $455 million rebuild of Belmont Park as a part of an internal team responsible for planning the operational aspects of the new facility. The Belmont Park project entails a major capital construction effort to redevelop the historic racetrack into a modern, year-round racing and entertainment destination.
Prior to NYRA, Offerman served as Senior Vice President of Racing Operations at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota. In this role, he was responsible for the direct oversight of Canterbury’s racing office, wagering, track maintenance, security and other operational departments supporting live and simulcast racing operations.
Offerman holds an advisory and governance position with the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program (RTIP) Advisory Committee and serves as an Alternate Director for Thoroughbred Racing Associations of North America (TRA).
A native of Minneapolis, Offerman earned an M.S. degree from the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program (RTIP) and holds a B.A. from Gustavus Adolphus College.