Kay Resigns From NYRA, O'Rourke Named Interim CEO
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The New York Racing Association board of directors announced Jan. 23 that it has accepted the resignation of NYRA CEO and president Chris Kay, effective immediately.
To ensure continuity of operations, David O'Rourke, NYRA's senior vice president and chief revenue officer, has been named interim CEO.
O'Rourke joined NYRA in 2008 as director of financial planning. Since 2011, O'Rourke has been responsible for NYRA's business development strategies across a range of disciplines including industry relations, simulcast markets and contracts, television and advance-deposit wagering operations, and capital projects.
Kay was named president and CEO in 2013. Under his direction, NYRA was returned to private control.