The assistant professor in the Sport Management Department was named to the authority’s nominating committee, which recommends candidates for the organization’s board.
Bill Squadron, assistant professor of sport management, was recently appointed to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s nominating committee. Established when the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act was signed into federal law in 2020, the authority is responsible for drafting and enforcing uniform safety and integrity rules in thoroughbred racing in the United States.
As a member of the nominating committee, Squadron’s role is to consider and recommend candidates for the authority’s board, which will make key policy decisions for the industry. The independent committee evaluates nominees from within and outside of the industry, while also considering geographic, racial and gender diversity.
“I am honored by this appointment and am pleased to contribute to the important effort to establish effective and trusted safety and integrity standards for thoroughbred racing by identifying the expert, experienced individuals who can undertake this critical responsibility,” said Squadron in a Jan. 9 press release.
In addition to his role at Elon, Squadron is a senior adviser for Pramana Labs, a data technology firm with an expertise in horse racing. Squadron has held adjunct professor roles at several institutions, including Columbia University, and served as president of Bloomberg Sports, where he established the RaceLens joint venture with Equibase. He has also held leadership roles with the International Management Group and Sportvision, and was a partner at the international law firm Morrison & Foerster.
According to the release, Squadron replaces Leonard Coleman, who vacated his seat on the nominating committee to serve on HISA’s Board of Directors. Coleman is the former president of MLB’s National League.