Management & Staff
Dan Metzger, President
Dan Metzger was appointed TOBA President in July 1999. Dan represents TOBA on a number of committees, including the International Grading and Race Planning Advisory Committee (IRPAC), International Cataloging Standards Committee (ICSC), International Thoroughbred Breeders Federation and the Racing Medication & Testing Consortium (RMTC). He is also a board member of Blood Horse LLC and president of TOBA Media Properties. Dan also serves on the board of directors for the Bluegrass Sports Commission. Prior to joining TOBA, Dan directed communications, simulcasting, marketing services and licensing for Breeders’ Cup Limited and was general manager of Cawood Ledford Productions, a sports broadcasting and publishing company in Lexington. Dan is a 1984 graduate of the University of Kentucky. He is a past president of the Turf Publicists of America and previously served as an officer of the Thoroughbred Club of America.
Email:Â metzger@toba.org
Direct: 859-276-2299
Andy Schweigardt, Senior Director of Industry Relations & Development
Andy Schweigardt has been Director of Industry Relations and Development at TOBA since October 2000. He is currently the secretary of the American Graded Stakes Committee and is a director of the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium. Prior to joining TOBA, he spent 10 years in finance and administration with Ernst & Young LLP and ReGen Biologics, Inc. He is a graduate of Manhattan College and The University of Arizona’s Race Track Industry Program.
Email:Â andys@toba.org
Direct: 859-277-5891
Barkley N. Porter, Director of Marketing
Barkley N. Porter joins TOBA as Director of Marketing bringing with him national and international experience – at the executive-administrative level – throughout a career largely within the Thoroughbred racing industry. A lifetime horseman, Porter considers his twelve years at Hollywood Park among the most important and educational of his career. During his tenure, Porter headed the satellite simulcast division of the company and grew Hollywood’s signal to perhaps the largest and most desired in the industry. Recruited by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Porter was named Vice President, Sales & Business Development. Growing up in Scottsdale, Arizona, Porter began riding Quarter Horses and Arabians in western equitation shows at a very early age. During summer breaks – through the high school and college years – he divided his time between Del Mar – walking hots and rubbing horses – and working his uncle’s cattle ranch in Silt, Colorado.
Email:Â barkley@toba.org
Direct: 859-276-6793
Brooke Purcell, Director of Membership
As the Director of Membership for TOBA, Brooke handles the routine of organizing new and current members. She brings a unique blend of passion for the Thoroughbred industry and a track record of enhancing member experiences. Brooke was born and raised in Paris, KY and grew up surrounded by the Thoroughbred industry. She is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University, has a passion for floristry, and is looking forward to continuing the growth of TOBA’s membership.
Email:Â brooke@toba.org
Direct: 859-899-8480
Erin Halliwell, Executive Director, Thoroughbred Charities of America
Erin is a graduate of St. Lawrence University in New York and holds a Master of Arts in Media Communications. Prior to joining TCA, Erin was the director of marketing for TOBA. She previously worked as an Account Executive and Media Buyer for Group 5 Advertising in Gainesville, Fla. and as Account Executive for an online gaming company in New York, New York.
Email:Â ehalliwell@tca.org
Direct: 859-276-4989
Lesley Greathouse Kibler, Development Manager, Thoroughbred Charities of America
As Development Manager for Thoroughbred Charities of America, Lesley coordinates fundraising initiatives and donor relations. Lesley was born and raised in Midway, Kentucky on her family’s Thoroughbred farm, which makes her no stranger to the industry or the needs of Thoroughbreds and those who care for them. After working on the farm, she went on to work for various nonprofit organizations around Kentucky in development roles.  She is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and currently resides in Lexington with her husband, daughter, and beloved dogs. She enjoys traveling, gardening, and a good book. Lesley is looking forward to being part of the TCA mission.
Email: lkibler@tca.org
Direct: 859-276-4989