Meet The Team
BRET JONES
Vice President
A 2004 graduate of The University of the South (Sewanee) and an alumnus of the Irish National Stud Breeding Course, Bret has been an official member of the Airdrie Stud team since 2006. He works daily with Airdrie's unrivaled managerial team and staff to help ensure that Airdrie's legacy will always be that of a farm that does right by it's people, horses and clients; a reputation earned by Brereton and Libby Jones over the last 50 years.
A Breeders' Cup Board Director since 2011, a commissioner on the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission from 2016-2020, and a founding steering committee member of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association’s 2020 Campaign - a group developed to educate and give a voice to the industry's under 40 generation, Bret's greatest pride will always be his wife, Tyler, and their 3 boys: B, Jack and Thomas.
BEN HENLEY
General Manager
Ben joined Airdrie in 2008. A graduate of the Irish National Stud Breeding Course, he brings more than 18 years of international experience in the Thoroughbred industry. Ben has worked at some of the leading farms in Australia, New Zealand, England, Ireland and the United States. He manages the day-to-day operations of Airdrie's six farm divisions, and is responsible for overseeing the highest standards of horsemanship from our stallion operation to the preparation of yearlings to daily mare and foal care, ensuring the maintenance of a quality operation.
Ben can be reached directly at 859-552-7716.
MARK CUNNINGHAM
Farm Manager
Mark came to Airdrie in 1980 from Australia with a degree in Agricultural Science from the University of Adelaide, Roseworthy, and after having attended the Irish National Stud. Supervising all aspects of broodmare care and daily vet rounds, he works closely with Dr. Ben Stivers of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute to ensure optimal herd health.
LAURA SULLIVAN
Equine Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Quite possibly the busiest member of the Airdrie stallion administration and sales team. Laura keeps the office operating smoothly and has the perfect personality for multitasking and staying upbeat.
KRISTINE CULLEN
Stallion Administrator
Responsible for handling all facets of stallion contracts and mare bookings, plus syndicate administration and sales administration. Kristine is our customer service point of contact for our wonderful breeders who send approximately 1,000 mares annually to Airdrie’s busy stallion roster.
JOCELYN BROOKS
Director of Sales
Jocelyn Brooks recently relocated to Lexington after spending the last six years as Chief of Staff for Sagamore Racing based at historic Sagamore Farm, located in Glyndon, MD. Jocelyn works directly with Airdrie's breeders and clients in helping with all aspects of their mating plans as well as being a leading presence for the Brereton C. Jones consignments at the major Thoroughbred auctions. Jocelyn grew up in Towson, MD, and received her degree in Mass Communications and Sports Marketing from Towson University. In her free time Jocelyn enjoys riding her Sagamore retiree, Perpetual Optimism.
CAROLINE BOUREN
Controller
Caroline received her BS in Accounting (2014) and MS in Accounting (2016) from the University of Kentucky. She then worked as an auditor in Nashville, earning her CPA license. Kentucky called her back home and she has been at Airdrie Stud since September 2019. As the Controller for Airdrie Stud, Caroline is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and all accounting functions.
LISA McKEE
Bookkeeper
Lisa worked at Parx Racing in several capacities. On the frontside she was in Mutuels and Accounting, spending the last twelve of her years there as Head Horsemen’s Bookkeeper. On the backside she was an exercise rider and pony person for 40 plus years.
Lisa moved to Kentucky from Pennsylvania in the fall of 2015 with her husband, who works for Brook Ledge Inc., and their two dogs and a cat. Lisa brought her own Equine Bookkeeping service with her when she moved to the Bluegrass State. In her spare time, she loves rehabbing old houses and doing other DIY projects. Lisa brings a lot of experience to our accounting department, and we are happy she has decided to join the team!
BENJI REYNOLDS
Broodmare Manager for Airdrie main farm and Woodburn divisions.
Benji started working at Airdrie Stud as a groom more than 20 years ago while taking courses in equine management and nutrition. He graduated with a farrier's license from the Kentucky Horseshoeing School in 1998. He was offered a manager's position at the farm shortly thereafter. Benji has learned from some of the best in the business at Airdrie; and especially credits Mr. Jones, Tim Thornton, and Mark Cunningham for helping him attain the success he enjoys today.
Our “behind the scenes” crew at Airdrie includes all those responsible for farm maintenance and presentation. Led by Maintenance Supervisors Jimmie Schell and Bruce Manley, they are all dedicated to the care of Airdrie’s historic property.