Meet The Keeneland Hospitality Team


Our talented, wide-ranging staff features more than 200 full-time employees. Get to know some of them here.

Marc Therrien


Executive Chef and Managing Director of Keeneland Hospitality

Chef Marc’s passion lies in utilizing his renowned expertise in the hospitality industry to think outside of the box, crafting custom menus for each couple to create culinary experiences that are uniquely them.

Sarah Fink


Director of Patron Experience and Events

Sarah leads our Special Events Department with inspiring innovation, constantly pushing our team to new heights, and providing exceptional Southern hospitality at every turn.

Annie Martin


Event Sales Manager

Keeneland’s reputation as the top thoroughbred sales venue, race track and event space really sells itself, but Annie is the professional in making sure your vision becomes a reality and the process is exceptionally unique and convenient.

Hannah Sawyer


Events Manager

Hannah’s eye for design and propensity for creating one of a kind experiences helps her to craft the perfect day for each one of our couples here at Keeneland.

Mandy Vaughan


Event Planner

Mandy’s experience with high-end event planning brings a new level of expertise and creativity to the team.

Lane Hatfield


Beverage Manager

Utilizing his breadth of knowledge surrounding spirit profiles, Lane always look forward to helping our clients craft cocktails that not only pair perfectly with their meal, but also match each couple’s personality and wedding style.

Brian Hegnauer


Director of Dining

The master of logistics, Brian is always at the ready with a spreadsheet. His passion for fine dining and extreme attention to detail ensures that no item is out of place for our client’s big day.