Advisory Board
Advisory Board
Industry leaders, executives, and equine professionals guiding Horse Nations Racing Group.
Board Members
Advisory Board Member
Dennis Wells
Senior Executive. Corporate Leader. Investment Banker.
A Record of Revenue Growth, Market Expansion, and Shareholder Value
Dennis Wells is an accomplished senior executive and corporate leader with a strong record of driving revenue growth, market expansion, operational performance, and shareholder value. He formerly served as President and CEO of LSI Industries (NASDAQ: LYTS), a Cincinnati-based public company. During his leadership, LSI's stock increased approximately 120% over a 24-month period, from $5.95 MM to $13.12 MM, and was ranked the #1-performing stock in the Cincinnati market in 2016. Wells was also recognized as Cincinnati CEO of the Year in 2016.
Throughout his career, Wells has held senior leadership roles with prominent companies including Schneider Electric, LSI Industries, and Acuity Brands. He has built and led high-performance, cross-functional teams while successfully expanding markets, increasing revenue, integrating strategic acquisitions, and developing new products and distribution channels. His accomplishments include achieving 40% sales growth in two consecutive years following the introduction of new solutions and increasing market share through innovative pricing strategies, NASCAR promotions, and distributor merchandising programs.
Wells has extensive experience in strategic acquisitions, corporate alliances, new-product development, market expansion, and organizational transformation. He is also licensed as an Investment Banker under FINRA Series 63 and 79, bringing additional expertise in corporate finance, capital markets, and strategic transactions.
His executive education includes the Executive Management Program at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and the International Manager Program at Western University's Ivey Business School in Ontario, Canada. He is also a Certified Fellow of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD).
Ranked the #1-performing stock in the Cincinnati market in 2016 — Dennis Wells brings the financial acumen, executive leadership, and capital markets expertise to help Horse Nations Racing Group reach its full potential.
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A Record of Results
120% Stock Growth — LSI Industries
As President and CEO of LSI Industries (NASDAQ: LYTS), led the company's stock from $5.95 to $13.12 over a 24-month period — a ~120% increase — earning the #1-performing stock ranking in the Cincinnati market in 2016 and recognition as Cincinnati CEO of the Year.
40% Sales Growth — Two Consecutive Years
Achieved 40% sales growth in two consecutive years through the introduction of new solutions, innovative pricing strategies, NASCAR promotions, and distributor merchandising programs that expanded market share.
Strategic Acquisitions — Schneider Electric
Piloted 15 successful acquisitions over an eight-year period at Schneider Electric, demonstrating sustained M&A execution capability across diverse business environments.
Advisory Board Member
Patrick C. Simpson-Jones
Television Anchor. Broadcaster. International Media Professional.
More Than 40 Years of International Media Experience
Patrick C. Simpson-Jones is a dynamic and versatile television anchor, presenter, radio host, actor, screenwriter, and master of ceremonies with more than 40 years of international media experience spanning France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, and the United States.
A gifted communicator fluent in four languages, he has built a distinguished career in live broadcasting, sports journalism, television production, and the hosting of major public and corporate events. His engaging on-air presence, broad international experience, and ability to connect with diverse audiences have made him a respected figure in the global media industry.
From EuroSport to major corporate stages — Patrick C. Simpson-Jones brings four decades of international broadcasting expertise and the rare ability to connect with audiences across cultures, languages, and continents.
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A Record of Results
International Broadcasting — EuroSport & Major Networks
Served as television anchor and presenter for major European broadcasting networks, including EuroSport, covering a wide range of international sporting events and competitions across multiple continents.
Live Event Hosting & Master of Ceremonies
Hosted numerous entertainment, sports, and news programs and served as master of ceremonies for high-profile corporate and public events, bringing professionalism and presence to audiences worldwide.
Acting & Screenwriting
Worked as an actor in television series and feature films, and contributed as a writer and creative consultant for television and media productions, demonstrating versatility across all facets of the media industry.
Multilingual Communications — Four Languages
Fluent in four languages, Patrick has delivered broadcasts, interviews, and live presentations across France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, and the United States, bridging cultural and linguistic divides with ease.
Advisory Board Member
Sean Cassidy
Media Executive. Western Lifestyle & Equine Sports Specialist. RFD-TV / The Cowboy Channel.
A Media and Commercial Bridge Between Western Sports and National Audiences
Sean Cassidy is a seasoned media and sales executive with extensive experience in Western lifestyle, equine sports, rodeo, sponsorships, and event-related media. Through his work with RFD-TV and The Cowboy Channel, he has developed strong relationships across the Western sports and equine industries.
Cassidy has been closely involved in the commercial side of Western and equine programming, including advertising, sponsorship development, event partnerships, and the promotion of major Western sporting events. His experience provides valuable insight into how emerging equine sports can be positioned for television, streaming, sponsorship, and broader national audiences.
As a member of the Horse Nations Racing Group Advisory Board, Cassidy brings media, commercial, and Western-sports expertise to HNRG's efforts to expand the national visibility and commercial potential of Indian Relay Racing.
Through RFD-TV and The Cowboy Channel, Sean Cassidy has spent his career connecting Western sports with national audiences — bringing that same commercial and media expertise to HNRG's mission to elevate Indian Relay Racing.
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A Record of Results
Western Lifestyle Media — RFD-TV & The Cowboy Channel
Built deep industry relationships and commercial expertise through sustained work with RFD-TV and The Cowboy Channel, two of the most prominent platforms for Western lifestyle, rodeo, and equine sports programming in the United States.
Sponsorship Development & Event Partnerships
Developed advertising, sponsorship, and event partnership programs for major Western sporting events, connecting brands with engaged Western lifestyle audiences across television and digital platforms.
Emerging Sport Positioning for Television & Streaming
Brings firsthand knowledge of how emerging equine sports can be packaged, positioned, and distributed for television, streaming, and national sponsorship — directly applicable to IRR's path to broader commercial recognition.
Advisory Board Member
Melissa Moore
Trainer. Breeder. Educator. Saddlebred Horse Industry Leader.
A Lifelong Ambassador for the American Saddlebred
Melissa Moore is one of the most respected professionals in the American Saddlebred industry, combining decades of success as a trainer, breeder, educator, judge, and industry leader. As owner and manager of Sunrise Stables, a 250-acre equestrian facility in Versailles, Kentucky, she has developed one of the nation's premier training and breeding operations, producing numerous World and National Champion horses while managing a breeding program that includes multiple stallions and approximately 45 broodmares.
Born into one of the sport's most accomplished families as the daughter of Hall of Fame trainers Tom and Donna Moore and sister of another World Champion trainer, Melissa has dedicated her life to excellence in horsemanship — earning more than 70 World or Reserve World Championship titles throughout her career.
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A Record of Results
World & National Championships
Earned more than 70 World or Reserve World Championship titles and trained horses for clients who have won approximately 40 additional World and National Championships across the American Saddlebred and Roadster disciplines.
Sunrise Stables — Premier Training & Breeding Operation
Owner and manager of Sunrise Stables, a 250-acre equestrian facility in Versailles, Kentucky, operating a breeding program with multiple stallions and approximately 45 broodmares and producing champions at the national level.
Industry Innovation — Select Series & Hunter Horse Challenge
Created the Select Series and the Sunrise Hunter Horse Challenge, and conducted educational clinics throughout the United States, Canada, and England, broadening the appeal and participation of the American Saddlebred.
Scholarship Establishment — ASHBA & KASPHA
In 2023, established the ASHBA Passion for the Breed Scholarship and the KASPHA Passion for the Breed Scholarship to support students pursuing careers in the horse industry. In 2026, helped establish the United Equine Professional Women's Group.
International Judging — Major Championships
Officiates at approximately five major horse shows annually, including the Kentucky State Fair World Championships, Lexington Junior League Horse Show, UPHA American Royal, Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, and the South African National Championships.