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USTA Director
District 1 (Chairperson)
Donald W. "Skip" Hoovler
Donald W.
Donald W. "Skip" Hoovler
Biography

Skip Hoovler, chairperson of USTA District 1, is a former president and current board member of the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association, as well as a director of PACER (Political Action Committee for Equine Racing). Hoovler became involved in harness racing in 1968, and races mostly homebreds in the Ohio Stakes program. Among his top horses were Medoland Sam, Medoland Big Sam, Medoland Miracle, Northmedo Tam and Northmedo Mission. He graduated from Ohio University in 1965, where he was an All-American linebacker. Upon graduation, he played for the New York Jets and Houston Oilers. He is now a financial advisor and owns Hoovler Financial and Insurance Services in Pataskala, Ohio. He resides in Pataskala with his wife, Tammy, who is an avid horsewoman. They have three children and eight grandchildren with daughter Amy as successor and partner of Hoovler Financial and Insurance Services.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
621 W. Broad St., Suite 1C
Pataskala, OH 43062
Phone: 740-919-5036  [Email]
TERM EXPIRES: 2027 (Membership Director)