With ringmaster John Franzreb (left) and WIHS CEO Eric Straus (middle), Washington International Horse Show Chairman Gregory W. Gingery (right), of McLean, Va., and Wellington, Fla., presents a keepsake to Todd Minikus (mounted), winner of the $100,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix at the 2009 Washington International at Verizon Center. Diana De Rosa Photo
Washington, D.C. – Feb. 16, 2010 – The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), the leading year-end championship horse show in the country, is pleased to announce the election of Gregory W. Gingery of McLean, Va., and Wellington, Fla., as Chairman of the Board of Directors. The 52nd annual Washington International Horse Show will take place October 26-31, 2010, at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.
Gingery, who has been on the WIHS board since 2008, previously served as WIHS president (1994-1996) and Vice Chairman (1995-1996). He also served as Chairman of the Maryland Horse Industry Board from 1998-2003. Gingery joins the current WIHS leadership of Juliet W. Reid, President; Eric L. Straus, Chief Executive Officer; and Anthony F. Hitchcock, Chief Operating Officer.
“We are honored and thrilled to have Greg accept the role of Chairman of the Washington International,” said Reid. “His proven business acumen and years of working in Washington, D.C., plus his intimate knowledge of the horse industry and WIHS will help us meet the demands of producing a world-class event. With Greg’s commitment and that of the entire board of directors, I feel confident WIHS will be poised to meet any challenges that may come our way.” Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=10313
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