Oaklawn changes management in racing, wagering operations

Oaklawn promoted Zack Gillham to vice president of racing and wagering, and Jason Milligan will step down from his current position of vice president of racing and assume the role of director of racing.

In his expanded position, Gillham will oversee all aspects of Oaklawn’s racing and sports-wagering operations. A member of the Oaklawn team for over eight years, he most recently served as executive director of wagering, where he was instrumental in modernizing and growing Oaklawn’s wagering initiatives. His previous roles include director of sports and mutuel manager.

“Zack’s deep knowledge of both racing and wagering, along with his proven leadership, makes him the ideal choice to take on this expanded role,” Oaklawn president Louis Cella said. “We are excited to see him lead these key areas of our business and help guide the continued success of Oaklawn’s racing and wagering programs.”

As Gillham steps into his new role, Jason Milligan will assume the role of director of racing after his longstanding service as vice president of racing. Milligan has been a cornerstone of Oaklawn’s racing operations for the last 28 years. His vision and leadership have been instrumental in elevating the quality and reputation of Oaklawn’s racing program.

“We are grateful for Jason’s many years of dedicated service and the pivotal role he has played in our success,” Cella said. “We are pleased that he will continue to contribute his expertise and passion in his new role as director of racing.”