Buchanon Named Manager at BSW Bloodstock, Elite Sales
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Jackson Buchanon has been named manager of client relations at BSW Bloodstock and Elite Sales, a pair of industry companies owned by business partners Bradley Weisbord and Liz Crow.
"We have been fortunate to see BSW Bloodstock grow substantially since launching in 2014, and we're excited to add another talented young horseman like Jackson to the team to help us continue that growth, particularly in our new venture with Elite Sales," said Weisbord. "I view the Godolphin Flying Start program like the Harvard Business School for our sport, and Jackson, like the rest of his peers, has a very well-rounded education. He will need that coming into our very active and diverse bloodstock and sales companies, and I'm confident he will be a strong asset to our team."
Buchanon will start in his new role with BSW Bloodstock and Elite Sales next month following his upcoming graduation from the Godolphin Flying Start program, a two-year international management and leadership training program for the Thoroughbred industry. During his time with Godolphin Flying Start, he worked for BSW Bloodstock in America, trainer Chris Waller in Australia, Falcon and Associates in Dubai, and David O'Meara in the U.K.
Prior to Godolphin Flying Start, Buchanon, a native of Nashville, Tenn, graduated from the University of Kentucky with a B.S. in Equine Science and Management. He also gained valuable industry experience at different stops through college, including at Dapple Stud, Maine Chance Horse Farm, Ashford Stud, McMahon & Hill Bloodstock, Fasig-Tipton, and with trainers John Paul Pucek and Gerry Carwood.
Buchanon's primary focus will be maintaining the highest quality of service possible to BSW Bloodstock and Elite Sales clients through enhanced communication, service and marketing. He will be heavily involved with public auction sales and private sales, working to provide all parties—both buyers and sellers—with all relevant information, as well as business development.
"I am very grateful for the opportunity to begin my career in the Thoroughbred industry with BSW Bloodstock and Elite Sales," said Buchanon. "Brad and Liz are two of the best bloodstock agents in the industry, and it is by no accident. They bring a level of passion and work ethic that is contagious. Following the completion of my internship with them, I knew it was something I wanted to be part of. I would not be in this position today had it not been for all the great people of this industry that gave me opportunities along the way, and I am very grateful for that. I am excited to begin this next step of my career and look forward to working in this great industry."