(Austin, Texas - Tuesday, February 10, 2015) - The Texas Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (THBPA) recently concluded its annual Board of Directors election. THBPA members were selecting two owner and one trainer representatives. Owner Louis Trey Malechek III was elected to serve his first term on the Board, replacing longtime director Manuel "Bebe" Gonzalez, Jr. Brian Stroud was elected to serve his first three-year term in the trainer category, replacing Brad Bolen. Additionally, incumbant owner Ted Abrams was re-elected to another term.

The THP would like to thank all the candidates who ran for election to serve and represent their fellow Texas horsemen. It would also like to extend its sinceere gratitude to Manuel "Bebe" Gonzalez, Jr. and Brad Bolen for their years of service and leadership.

The full 2015 THBPA Board of Directors is:

Owners
Ted Abrams
Dr. Tommy Hays
Louis Trey Malechek III
Micah McKinney
Pete Scarmardo
Jerry Windham

Trainers
Jorge Haddad
Mike Robbins
Brian Stroud

The THBPA’s 2015 officers, as well as the organization’s representatives for the Texas Horsemen’s Partnership Management Committee, will be selected at its next Board of Directors meeting.