ELORA – The Grand River Agriculture Society announced a leadership shift at Grand River Raceway (GRR) on Dec. 9.
Jamie Martin, who replaced Dr. Ted Clarke as operations director in 2017 after spending 17 years with Woodbine Entertainment Group, is stepping down and taking on a new role as the raceway’s manager.
“The decision to step down as director of operations is certainly one that has not come lightly or without considerations,” Martin stated in a press release.
The release stated Martin has brought much to the organization and the industry over the past four years, and highlighted his leadership through “two unprecedented years navigating the effects of COVID-19.”
Agricultural society and raceway president Garth Green stated “the whole team at GRR are thrilled that he will remain with us as raceway manager.”
Martin will be succeeded in interim leadership of Grand River Raceway and Grand River Agriculture Society by his colleagues. Finance VP Isaac Scott and VP of operations Katie Giddy will take over interim leadership, the release stated.
