1/ST names former FBI agent to lead security operations

The Stronach Group's 1/ST has appointed former Federal Bureau of Investigation supervisory special agent Rob D’Amico as chief security officer for the 1/ST group of companies.

D’Amico will lead an integrated security team that will focus on elevating and enforcing safety and integrity protocols across 1/ST businesses. The security team will support and implement best practices for the company's racing, technology, experience, content and properties operations and will work directly with 1/ST Horse Care to achieve the highest safety standards in thoroughbred horse racing.

The appointment of D’Amico as chief security officer provides an increased layer of protection and security oversight on the backstretch, for guests at 1/ST venues and online, for employees and the company’s advanced IT systems.

"Rob has an extensive and proven track record of collaboration with federal, state, local and international law enforcement agencies and military that will serve to further complement and reinforce our company’s unwavering commitment to integrity," said Belinda Stronach, chairman and president of 1/ST. "While progress has been made, there is much work to be done to ensure we continue to weed out those in our sport who believe that there is a place for unethical and illegal practices.”

D’Amico has more than 35 years of service to the U.S. government. Most recently, he served as the FBI’s legal attaché U.S. Embassy Kabul, running all FBI operations in Afghanistan. D’Amico has participated in some of the most sensitive and highly visible U.S. investigations and operations around the world. D’Amico has been awarded with both the FBI’s and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s highest medals for meritorious achievement.