Brett Risi new advertising executive at Harnesslink

Harnesslink is proud to announce the hiring of Brett Risi as the websites new advertising executive who will be covering the North America harness racing market.

Risi is the former Director of Racing Operations for three years at both Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs. He was also the Track Handicapper and on-air TV host at both racetracks for 7 years.

The 30-year-old Native of Ilion, NY attended college at Herkimer County Community College studying Accounting. He grew up going to the live racing at Vernon Downs as a youngster and could read a race program by his early teens like a seasoned veteran.

“I knew I wanted to pursue racing as a career from the business side,” Risi said. “Now I’m happy to be working with the Harnesslink team and I’m happy to be right back to work in the harness racing industry.”

Risi will start his new position immediately. He can be reached via email at brett@harnesslink.com.

by Steve Wolf, for Harnesslink