Our Team

Ken Olson - director

Ken is ORIGINALLY from minnesota and MOVED TO MIDLAND IN 2021. he graduated with his BFA in stage management and technical design 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

KRYSTIAN CHACON - MARKETING MANAGER

Krystian attended The University of Texas Permian Basin where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. Working in the news business for 2 years, he gained more field experience as the Marketing Coordinator. He brought his knowledge and skills to the Horseshoe and is excited to be in his role as Marketing Manager.

Sydney Woolsey - Event Coordinator

Rick Woody - HORSESHOE EVENT STAFF SUPERVISOR

Rick has lived in Midland for the past 17 years. He graduated from The University of Texas in San Antonio with a master’s in business administration in 2007. He has brought his wealth of knowledge to the Midland County Horseshoe operations team since 2008. He takes great pride in making sure that each event runs efficiently and that the customer is always taken care of. He is excited for the many opportunities to come.

DIRK WEAVERLING - HORSESHOE EVENT STAFF

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

Vacant - Hiring!! - horseshoe event staff

JOEL TUTTLE - HORSESHOE FACILITIES SUPERVISOR

JAMES OGLESBY - HORSESHOE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

VACANT - HIRING! - HORSESHOE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN