Industry Information

Executive Director

The State Racing Commission (SRC) is a board under the jurisdiction of the Division of Professional Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Commission is charged with supervising all conduct relating to the business of racing. The Commission regulates one Thoroughbred track, Suffolk Downs; one Harness track, Plainridge Racecourse; and simulcast racing at two former Greyhound tracks. The racing industry is estimated to provide both direct and indirect employment for more than 5,000 people in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The State Racing Commission is currently accepting applications for the Executive Director position. The Executive Director shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations and general administration of the Commission. On behalf of the Commission, the Executive Director shall implement agency operational and regulatory policy to protect the public, all race horses, and the licensees at the racetracks and to ensure the legitimate performance and integrity of pari-mutuel racing.

For more information, please visit http://mass.gov/ceo and search for Division of Professional Licensure under “Agency” or Click Here

Please apply by June 30, 2011.