Steve Bateson |
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Steve Bateson |
BiographySteve Bateson has been involved with Standardbred horses since 1981 and bought part of his first racehorse in 1986. He currently owns several racehorses and broodmares residing in Ohio. A director of the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association since 2011, Bateson served as vice president of the organization for four years and is its current president, a position he has held since 2019. In his role at the OHHA, Bateson helped implement the Buckeye Stallion Series for 2- and 3-year-olds, which added another valuable classification for staking many outstanding Ohio-bred foals. A graduate of The Ohio State University with a B.S. degree in agricultural economics, Bateson has worked for 30 years in sales for both manufacturing and distribution in the agricultural chemistry industry. He is currently a strategic account sales manager for Rosen’s Inc. He and his wife, Terri, have three sons—Case, Garret and Levi. Case, their oldest, has also begun a career in the Standardbred industry. CONTACT INFORMATION: 7910 Wingston Rd Rudolph, OH 43462 Phone: 419-575-0696 [Email] TERM EXPIRES: 2026 (Membership Director) |