EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE


Indiana Standardbred Association

2026 Committees

ISA committees bring directors, leadership and volunteers together to oversee important areas of Indiana Standardbred racing and create programs, services and opportunities for ISA members.

Working For Indiana Horsemen

Committee Leadership

ISA committees meet throughout the year to provide guidance, develop initiatives and oversee programs that support members and advance Indiana's Standardbred racing industry.

01
Association Leadership

Executive Committee

The ISA Executive Committee provides overall leadership for the association and represents the organization's executive officers.

John DeLong
Chair • President
Robert Taylor
1st Vice President
Doug Rideout
2nd Vice President
Rhys Helt
Board Treasurer
Zach Miller
Board Secretary
02
Member Benefits

Backside Healthcare / Emergency Benefits

Oversees the health clinic, chiropractor, chaplain and other backside services at Hoosier Park, while also evaluating emergency assistance for members facing unforeseen circumstances.

JH
Committee Chair
Jay Hochstetler
Committee Members
Joe Essig Jr. Jamie Macomber
03
Facilities

Backside Improvements

Provides guidance and support for facility upgrades and improvements benefiting horsemen and the backstretch community.

RT
Committee Chair
Robert Taylor
Committee Members
Jay Hochstetler Doug Rideout James Yoder
04
Industry Growth

Breeders / Owners / Sales

Represents breeders, owners and sales through negotiations, incentives and initiatives designed to increase opportunities and strengthen Indiana Standardbred racing.

JM
Committee Chair
Jamie Macomber
Committee Members
Ernie Gaskin Daryl Miller Doug Rideout
05
Financial Oversight

Budget / Finance

Establishes committee and project budgets while managing an annual budget exceeding $1 million and exploring new opportunities to support Indiana racing and ISA members.

RH
Chair • Treasurer
Rhys Helt
Committee Members
John DeLong Robert Taylor Doug Rideout Zach Miller
06
Education

College Assistance

Provides monetary assistance to ISA members and their immediate families pursuing higher education. More than $750,000 has been distributed toward education needs since 2010.

ZM
Committee Chair
Zach Miller
Committee Members
Carrie Hollman Doug Rideout
07
Industry Relations

Commission Relations

Established in 2024 to improve communication and coordination between ISA and the state commission, while addressing issues that arise during the racing season.

TR
Chair • Executive Director
Tony Renz
Committee Members
John DeLong Robert Taylor Doug Rideout Rhys Helt Zach Miller Jason Miller
08
Indiana Fair Circuit

Fair Racing

Provides guidance and support for Indiana's 10-site fair circuit and its racing sessions, including programs, support staff, promotions and promotional giveaways.

DR
Committee Chair
Doug Rideout
Committee Members
Chad Clark Carrie Hollman John Merkel Jason Miller Robert Taylor
09
Community Support

Grants

Supports non-profit organizations across Indiana, including equine-related projects and agricultural programs that benefit communities and the industry.

ZM
Committee Chair
Zach Miller
Committee Members
Rhys Helt Carrie Hollman Doug Rideout Robert Taylor
10
Member Engagement

Membership / Promotions

Develops programs and activities that enhance member benefits, including complimentary feeds, communications and the ISA text blast program.

CH
Committee Chair
Carrie Hollman
Committee Members
Ernie Gaskin Rhys Helt Daryl Miller James Yoder
Additional Volunteers
Tabatha DeLong Darla Gaskin Julie Rideout Ellen Taylor Stefanie Taylor
11
Racetrack Relations

Pari-Mutuel

Meets with track management and officials to address member concerns, improve relations and provide guidance regarding racetrack and facility improvements.

JD
Chair • President
John DeLong
Committee Members
Chad Clark Joe Essig Jr. Ernie Gaskin Jay Hochstetler Zach Miller Robert Taylor James Yoder
12
Communications

Publications / Website / Social Media

Oversees ISA magazines, the annual stallion guide, website content and social media updates highlighting Indiana performers, events and member information.

JH
Committee Chair
Jay Hochstetler
Committee Members
Carrie Hollman Jamie Macomber Doug Rideout Julie Rideout • Proofing Zach Miller • Proofing

Questions About ISA?

Contact the Indiana Standardbred Association office for committee or membership information.