Dedicated to growing our sport Since 1967
Photo Credit: Seth Dowling
The PHHA is committed to the promotion and development of harness racing in Pennsylvania, constantly advocating for the best interests of our industry. We maintain staffed offices at both of our member tracks, Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania and Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack.
meet our board of directors
The PHHA is guided by one of the most active and experienced teams in the entire standardbred industry. Our Board of Directors consists of current and former breeders, drivers, trainers, vets, and other harness racing professionals. You can be confident that you are joining an organization singularly dedicated to the development of Pennsylvania harness racing.
Samuel A. Beegle, President
Syl B. King, Jr., Vice President
Louis A. DiTullio, Treasurer
Clarence Martin, Jr., Secretary
Robert Baggitt, Jr.
Darryl Breniser
Steven Cook
Jake Hartline
Tom Jackson
William T. Mullin
Todd Schadel
Samuel A. Beegle, President
Syl B. King, Jr., Vice President
Louis A. DiTullio, Treasurer
Clarence Martin, Jr., Secretary
Robert Baggitt, Jr.
Darryl Breniser
Steven Cook
Jake Hartline
Tom Jackson
William T. Mullin
Todd Schadel
Meet our management team
Michael Harant, Executive Director & Director of Racing Operations
Michael manages the association's day-to-day operations including contract negotiations, government relations, interfacing with the state commission and track officials, PHHA PAC, philanthropy and staff oversight. Prior to joining the PHHA, he worked in the Harrah’s Philadelphia race office from 2000-2016. Michael is a graduate of West Chester University.
Viet Nguyen, Chief Financial Officer
Viet is responsible for all of the PHHA’s financial operations including accounting, audit and compliance. He was previously a Senior Accountant for Harrah’s Philadelphia and has served in finance positions with JP Morgan Chase, KPMG and ARAMARK. A graduate of LaSalle University, Viet is also working toward an MBA in Accounting from Wilmington University and was a Sergeant in the US Army National Guard.
Rachel Olszewski, Communications & Marketing Manager
Rachel is responsible for creating and implementing strategic, tactical marketing, branding and communications plans. Prior to joining the PHHA, she worked for The Pennsylvania State University in Strategic Communications. Rachel is a graduate of The University of Dayton and The Pennsylvania State University.
Greg Wasiluk, Field Representative
Greg manages the PHHA's office at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. He drove/trained horses for over 35 years and has also held his judge's license for over 12 years. Greg worked as a starting judge in both NY & PA and for the last 8 years was an associate judge. He served on the PHHA board for almost 30 years.
Rhonda Bienkowski, Office Manager
Rhonda is responsible for providing support in accounting, membership services, health insurance/benefits, as well as special projects. She has more than 25 years of experience in high-level executive support, accounting and management. Prior to joining the PHHA, Rhonda managed an appraisal department for a major mortgage company.
Michael manages the association's day-to-day operations including contract negotiations, government relations, interfacing with the state commission and track officials, PHHA PAC, philanthropy and staff oversight. Prior to joining the PHHA, he worked in the Harrah’s Philadelphia race office from 2000-2016. Michael is a graduate of West Chester University.
Viet Nguyen, Chief Financial Officer
Viet is responsible for all of the PHHA’s financial operations including accounting, audit and compliance. He was previously a Senior Accountant for Harrah’s Philadelphia and has served in finance positions with JP Morgan Chase, KPMG and ARAMARK. A graduate of LaSalle University, Viet is also working toward an MBA in Accounting from Wilmington University and was a Sergeant in the US Army National Guard.
Rachel Olszewski, Communications & Marketing Manager
Rachel is responsible for creating and implementing strategic, tactical marketing, branding and communications plans. Prior to joining the PHHA, she worked for The Pennsylvania State University in Strategic Communications. Rachel is a graduate of The University of Dayton and The Pennsylvania State University.
Greg Wasiluk, Field Representative
Greg manages the PHHA's office at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. He drove/trained horses for over 35 years and has also held his judge's license for over 12 years. Greg worked as a starting judge in both NY & PA and for the last 8 years was an associate judge. He served on the PHHA board for almost 30 years.
Rhonda Bienkowski, Office Manager
Rhonda is responsible for providing support in accounting, membership services, health insurance/benefits, as well as special projects. She has more than 25 years of experience in high-level executive support, accounting and management. Prior to joining the PHHA, Rhonda managed an appraisal department for a major mortgage company.
Our Mission
To provide a stable foundation for horsemen by encouraging competitive racing that increases fan participation
and enhances the reputation of Pennsylvania harness racing on the national scene
