Our Team

Ken Olson - director

Ken is ORIGINALLY from minnesota and MOVED TO MIDLAND IN 2021. he graduated with his BFA in THEATRE - stage management from the university of minnesota - duluth in 2013. following college, he embarked on several national AND INTERNATIONAL THEATRICAL AND ENTERTAINMENT tours with the illusionists live from broadway, hgtv's property brothers and OTHER productions. ken joined norwegian cruise line IN 2015 as production manager and production stage manager before JOINING monster jam as tour manager in 2017. most recently, ken was the managing director at midland community theatre before joining MIDLAND county IN 2023 as the director of the midland county horseshoe. he is thrilled to be working on the new era of the horseshoe with AN INCREDIBLE TEAM AS WELL AS WITH local businesses and organizations.

Promise Rios - EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Born and raised in West Texas, Promise has gained nearly a decade experience in project management, client relationship building, and communication within healthcare and the oilfield. She is excited to start her role and see what more is to come.

YVETTE TYLER - HORSESHOE BOOKING MANAGER

ERIN BARNES - HORSESHOE MARKETING MANAGER

With 10 years of experience in marketing, Erin is a seasoned professional ready to contribute to the success of the new and improved Horseshoe. A proud graduate of Texas Tech University (WRECK 'EM!), Erin brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to her role. Her journey in the marketing world is rooted in a strong foundation where she dedicated her efforts to supporting families of children with special needs. Erin is excited to leverage her expertise to make a lasting impact in her next endeavor.

Natalie Cooper - HORSESHOE Event Coordinator

DIRK WEAVERLING - HORSESHOE EVENT STAFF SUPERVISOR

DIrk is from midland texas where he attended greenwood high school. He has worked in different event facilities such as the midland center, director at the bush center, and director of the ward county event center before making his way back to midland at the horseshoe. he is delighted to showcase his experience and knowledge to help keep the horseshoe up and running.

TEDDY INSKEEP - HORSESHOE EVENT STAFF

FREDDIE DAVIS - HORSESHOE EVENT STAFF

JACOB HINOJOSA - HORSESHOE EVENT STAFF

Cesar Lozano - horseshoe event staff

Dustin McClellan - horseshoe event staff

Saul Trujillo - horseshoe event staff

Elena Lujan - HORSESHOE event staff

Soraly C. Perez De Leon - Horseshoe Event Support

MIREYA TORRES - Horseshoe Event Support

JOEL TUTTLE - HORSESHOE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

JAMES OGLESBY - HORSESHOE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

VACANT - HIRING! - HORSESHOE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN