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Michael Copeland and Tom Via Promoted at Woodbine

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Michael Copeland and Tom Via Promoted at Woodbine

Michael Copeland was promoted to President, Commercial and Tom Via to president, Operations at Woodbine Entertainment. Both will report to CEO Jim Lawson. Copeland will lead revenue and brand-driving functions including horse racing, wagering, technology, marketing, broadcast, customer experience and events. Via will now lead operations at both Wood bine Racetrack and Wood Bine Mohawk Park. Property development will continue to be led by Chief Development Officer Will Fleissig.

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