Wayne W. Grafton
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Wayne W. Grafton retired following a successful career in Land Use Planning and Zoning. He received his undergraduate and Master’s degree from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. His postgraduate studies included the University of London, University of Gothenburg and University of Moscow. He has served as Chairman and CEO of both DHSCF, Inc and the Foundation for five years. Wayne is involved on a day to day basis for all aspects of operations, finance and facilities. He has been a Boxholder for more than forty five years and was a member of the Hospitality Committee for thirty years. Wayne and his wife Marjorie are also competitors in the Coaching Division.

He resides in Unionville where he maintains several farms and raises horses. Wayne is also the President of the Philadelphia Four in Hand Club and Past President of Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show and Laurels at Landhope Combined Diving. He is active in many community organizations, including Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation where he serves on the Board of Trustees.

The Graftons have one daughter Melissa and two granddaughters Devyn and Natalie who enjoy spending time at the show.

Gail McCarthy
Secretary

Gail McCarthy has an extensive background and experience in marketing and merchandise management. Her knowledge and expertise has been invaluable to the souvenir booth over the past twenty years.

She is currently serving her third term as Devon Country Fair Co-Chair. As co-Chairs she and Helen Corkhill oversee all aspects of the Devon Country Fair including committees and volunteers. Gail has been involved in many Devon committees including Bylaws, Nominations, Governance and now is serving as Chair of the 125th Anniversary Committee.

When her children were in school, she was very involved in the TESD PTO. Gail also served on the Board of Directors for the Saturday Club in Wayne from 2005-2009. She is a member of the Bryn Mawr Hospital Gerhard Society. Her other philanthropic activities include support of Philabundance and Meals on Wheels.

Gail and her husband Neal reside in Devon. Their two children; Conor and Hannah are musicians.

Timothy (Tim) Riddle
Treasurer

Tim Riddle is CEO of Chartwell Investment Partners. He received his undergraduate degree and MBA from Creighton University. He is also a charter holder and member of the CFA and a member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society of Philadelphia. Tim serves as the Chair of the Finance Committee and is a member of the Nominations Committee. He also worked on the Insurance Sub-Committee.

Tim’s wife and daughter have both competed at Devon. The family enjoys being Boxholders and have enjoyed being involved in all aspects of Devon. He also serves on the Finance Committee for Surrey Services for Seniors and on the Investment Committee for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.

Tim and his wife Joan reside in Chester Springs and have two children; Kate and Joe. The entire family enjoys coming to Devon.

Jennifer Burger

Jennifer Burger has shown and owned top Hunters for over twenty years. She founded the Brandywine Horse Show with Louise Serio. Her horse, “Rock Star” was Champion at Devon in the High Performance Division with Jennifer Alfano. She has also won several classes with Louise Serio and “Rock Harbor”.

Jennifer volunteers at several organizations in the horse industry and has been an active fundraiser for Devon.

Jennifer and her husband Gary reside in Buffalo, New York and they have two grown children Alexandra and Austin.

J. Wesley (Wes) Hardin

Wesley Hardin is the President of Electronic Instruments, AMETEK Inc where he has worked for over seventeen years. He received his undergraduate degree for the University of Missouri and his MBA from Webster University in St. Louis. He is also a commercial helicopter pilot and certified flight instructor for helicopter training as well as an airplane pilot. Wes is a Devon Boxholder and serves on the Finance Committee.

In addition to his activities at Devon, Wes serves as a Director of Arcadia University Board of Trustees and is Chairman of their Finance and Infrastructure Committee. His other interests include fox hunting at Radnor Hunt where he is a Master of Foxhounds.

He and his wife Mary reside in Malvern and have two daughters: Victoria and Jacqueline.

Bio coming soon!

Collin F. McNeil

Collin F. McNeil is the former Chairman of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. He is President of the Quaker City and Hounds Foundations and is a Director of the Lake Placid Horse Show and the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Mr. McNeil is a published author, having authored the 2008 book Bright Hunting Morn celebrating the 125th anniversary of Radnor Hunt. Collin is also a Master of Hounds at Radnor. Additionally, he is an active philanthropist, former journalist and media business executive. He has been involved with Devon for many years as both an Exhibitor and Box-holder.

Collin and his wife, Virginia, an accomplished show jumper, own a number of show jumpers campaigned by American Grand Prix rider Alex Matz, based at their farm in Chester Springs. In addition to his many philanthropic interests and passions, Collin enjoys boating and is a self-described “obsessive collector”.

Collin and his wife Virginia reside in Chester Springs and have two sons and a daughter.

Gerard (Jerry) McTear

Gerard (Jerry) McTear has enjoyed a long career in the financial services industry. He has served as President and CEO for the Fairway Capital Group, Malvern Federal Saving Bank and Strategic Asset Management Group. Currently, he serves as President, Director and CEO of Coastal Fun Sports and Coastal Carts Manufacturing, LLC.

He has been attending Devon for over fifty years and became a boxholder over 10 years ago. During that time, he has been volunteering at Devon in many capacities and now serves on the DHSCF, Inc Grounds Committee where his expertise in business and operations have been invaluable. In addition to his volunteering at Devon, he has served as Treasurer for the Paoli Fire Company, where he is a life member, as well as the James O. Sanders Trust and the Foundation for Learning in Tredyffrin/Easttown and many other area schools and charities.

Jerry and his wife Lisa reside in Chester Springs, PA and have three daughters all of whom love equestrian sports in general and Devon in particular.

Carl (Bunny) Meister

Carl Meister has been a small business entrepreneur and real estate agent for over forty five years. He is no stranger to the horse show world; he has been an exhibitor, steeplechase jockey and is a lifetime foxhunter. Carl has enjoyed serving on the Trophy Committee for over fifty years.

He serves on the Board of Brandywine Red Clay Alliance, Chester County Sports and Hall of Fame and Chester County Foxhunters. He is a former member of the Chester County Historical Society.

Carl and his wife Linda reside in West Chester and have three sons and seven grandchildren.

Misdee Wrigley Miller

Misdee is a well known competitor in Devon’s Coaching Division where she has won many ribbons over the years. She holds multiple world class champion titles with her American Saddlebreds and helped achieve the United States win its first Team Gold Medal in combined driving, becoming the first woman to win a gold medal in the sport.

Misdee is a lifelong philanthropist supporting many causes. She and her husband established a foundation which supports many local and national charities.

She and her husband John reside in Paris, Kentucky. She has a daughter, two granddaughters and twin grandsons.

Kathy Moore

Kathy has been a professional in the retail industry for many years. She has worked as a buyer for Lord & Taylor, a merchandiser for Ralph Lauren and an Account Executive for Tommy Hilfiger. In addition to her retail experience, Kathy was involved in the Philadelphia Magazine Design Home Team in 2017 and 2019.

Thomas “Buck” is the founder and CEO of the law firm Riley, Riper, Hollin and Colagreco; building it to a 22-lawyer firm specializing in land use and commercial litigation. His firm has represented the largest developers in the region in obtaining governmental approval. He is a graduate of St. Joseph’s College in Philadelphia and Villanova Law School.

He is actively involved on several boards including Devereux Foundation’s PA board for over 30 years and is a life-member and prior Chairman of the Villanova Law school Board of Consulters. He has served on several corporate boards including; Connelly Containers, Alfalfa Hydrating and Milling Company and has served as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Buck has attended the Devon Horse Show since the late 1940’s and his grandmother won the 1950 raffle-a Ford Tractor! He has been a boxholder since 1982.

He currently also serves on the DHSCF, Inc.’s Governance, Finance and Nominations Board Committees. He and his wife Gay Davidson live in Phoenixville, PA., they have three children and 8 grandchildren.

Elizabeth S. Wright

Elizabeth (Beth) is Director of Operations Support for Kingstree Group, a disability management firm located in Wayne, PA. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College in MA with a degree in Psychology.

She began volunteering at Devon in 1996 when she and her family moved here and has not stopped since! In 2003, Beth joined the Devon Country Fair Executive Committee and she has served as Co-Chair of the Fair in 2007-2008 and 2015-2016. Over the years, she has served on many volunteer committees including Souvenirs, Ice Cream/Sodas, Garden Cafe and Special Events. Beth currently is Chair of the DHSCF, Inc Grounds Committee and a Chairman on the Ice Cream and Sodas Committee .

Beth is also on the Board of The Friends of Sakonnet Point Lighthouse, Inc. a nonprofit group for the exclusive public purpose of restoring, maintaining and conserving the Sakonnet Lighthouse in perpetuity for the benefit of the public and to do all things necessary to accomplish the same. She has previously served as President of the Conestoga High School Booster Club and as VP of the Conestoga Crew Club Board in 2010-2011.

She and her husband Jay reside in Devon, PA. They have three grown children all of whom are engineers. Their children grew up at Devon and have also spent many years volunteering in many booths, they try to return each year to lend a hand.

John Schwarz

John Schwarz received his MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University. He has over 20 years of experience as a healthcare leader and is President of Bryn Mawr Hospital. He provides leadership and operational oversight within the hospital and collaborates with clinical and operational leaders across Main Line Health.

He is active in the local community and serves on the Board of the Broad Street Ministry and the Fighting Back Scholarship Program.

John and his wife Mary reside in Narberth with their son and daughter.

Beth Previti
Devon Country Fair Co-Chair

Beth is a long time resident of Chester County, Pennsylvania. She holds an MBA with over 30 years of Corporate Finance experience in two leading financial institutions in the Philadelphia area. Presently, she serves as a Senior Treasury Analyst with the Vanguard Group, Inc. where she develops various treasury strategies for its global, corporate enterprise. She currently is the Treasurer of the Devon Country Fair. In 2012, she joined as chairman for the “Fall Festival of Homes” committee. Since that time, she has participated on the Soda and Ice Cream committee and served as Senior Chair for the 2018 and 2019 shows.

Beth has supported The Bamit Foundation which is dedicated to “Bamming Cancer Together”. Through fundraising and promotional events, Team BamIt works to inspire and comfort young people experiencing cancer related illness. She also has been an Elder and active member of Paoli Presbyterian Church.

Beth is married to John Previti, Jr of Wayne, PA and together have raised two daughters, Constance (Connie) & Julia who all enjoy the annual experience of Devon.

Deborah (Debbie) N. Martin
Devon Country Fair Co-Chair

Debbie Martin recently retired after forty-two years in the foodservice industry including twenty-two years as Director of Food Services for the Norristown Area School District. She has been involved in Devon for forty-four years and has served as Co-Chair of the Devon Country Fair 1990-1992 and 2010-2012. She is a member of the Devon Country Fair Executive committee and has served on many food committees including cafeteria, coffees and soda and ice cream. Debbie is currently serving on the 125th anniversary Committee as well as Finance and Nominations.

She and her husband Albert are Devon Boxholders. Her daughter Kathryn Brown is also an avid volunteer and serves on the Devon Country Fair Executive Committee as well as the Art Gallery at Devon. Both Debbie’s husband and her son Tom are also long standing volunteers.

Wayne W. Grafton
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Wayne W. Grafton retired following a successful career in Land Use Planning and Zoning. He received his undergraduate and Master’s degree from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. His postgraduate studies included the University of London, University of Gothenburg and University of Moscow. He has served as Chairman and CEO of both DHSCF, Inc and the Foundation for five years. Wayne is involved on a day to day basis for all aspects of operations, finance and facilities. He has been a Boxholder for more than forty five years and was a member of the Hospitality Committee for thirty years. Wayne and his wife Marjorie are also competitors in the Coaching Division.

He resides in Unionville where he maintains several farms and raises horses. Wayne is also the President of the Philadelphia Four in Hand Club and Past President of Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show and Laurels at Landhope Combined Diving. He is active in many community organizations, including Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation where he serves on the Board of Trustees.

The Grafton’s have one daughter Melissa and two granddaughters Devyn and Natalie who enjoy spending time at the show.

Gail McCarthy
Secretary

Gail McCarthy has an extensive background and experience in marketing and merchandise management. Her knowledge and expertise has been invaluable to the souvenir booth over the past twenty years.

She is currently serving her third term as Devon Country Fair Co-Chair. As co-Chairs she and Helen Corkhill oversee all aspects of the Devon Country Fair including committees and volunteers. Gail has been involved in many Devon committees including Bylaws, Nominations, Governance and now is serving as Chair of the 125th Anniversary Committee.

When her children were in school, she was very involved in the TESD PTO. Gail also served on the Board of Directors for the Saturday Club in Wayne from 2005-2009. She is a member of the Bryn Mawr Hospital Gerhard Society. Her other philanthropic activities include support of Philabundance and Meals on Wheels.

Gail and her husband Neal reside in Devon. Their two children; Conor and Hannah are musicians.

Joseph (Joe) D. Blair

Joseph Blair brings more than thirty years of banking and financial planning expertise to his position on the Board. He holds an A.B. from Harvard College and a Master of City and Regional Planning degree from the Harvard Kennedy School as well as an MBA from Stanford.
He is a longtime Devon Boxholder and currently serves on the Investments ad Nomination Committees.

He has been involved in several other charitable organizations with a focus on providing financial education and music therapy to the developmentally disabled. His other interests include opera, choral music and a variety of outdoor activities.

Joe and his wife Mary Ann reside in Ardmore and have five children, six grandchildren and a puppy named Duncan.

Bio coming soon!

Charlene Keller Fullmer

Charlene Keller Fullmer is the Deputy Chief of the Civil Division at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania where she supervises and prosecutes health care and other affirmative fraud matters. An attorney for twenty-five years, she practiced at a large Philadelphia law firm and served in the federal government in Washington, DC and Philadelphia. Charlene currently serves on the Audit Committee.

She has been involved in the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair for twenty years and has served on the Devon Country Fair Executive Committee since 2015. She recently co-authored the Devon Horse Show’s 125th Anniversary commemorative book: “The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair”.

Charlene and her husband Hal reside in Wayne with their two children. Her daughter Grace has placed at Devon and can be found in the Devon Kid’s Souvenir Booth during the Show.

Holly Griffin

Holly Griffin is an insurance agent specializing in equine, farm, ranch and mortality insurance. Holly’s involvement in Devon began when she was a young girl selling lemon sticks and her parents organized the plant sale. She has been a Devon volunteer for more than thirty four years and has Chaired both the Catalog (Program) and Hospitality Committees. In addition, she Chaired the Bylaws committee and currently chairs the Governance Committee.

She has served as an area judge for US Eventing and a scribe for the USDF (Dressage) Foundation. She is also a foxhunter, trap and sporting clay shooter. Holly has served on the Board of Coriell Institute, Equine Land Trust Preservation and St. Christopher’s Horse Show. Her philanthropic interests include: fundraising for the US equestrian Team, and Ryerss Farm for Aged Equine and Canine Partners for Life.

Holly and her husband Samuel reside in West Chester with their two Basset Hounds: Noah and Not Yet.

Harry Edward Hill, III

Harry Hill owns and operates several small manufacturing companies including Delaware Car Company, Empire Abrasive Equipment Company and Gibson Equipment Company. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and received his Master’s Degree from University of Michigan. Harry has been a Devon supporter for many years and serves as Co-Chair of the Trophy Committee as well as on the Capital and Audit Committees.

Harry is very active in the Philadelphia community; he serves as Vice President of the Union League of Philadelphia and is the former President of Merion Golf Club. His philanthropic interests include the Philadelphia Horticultural Society, Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church and the Academy of Music where he serves on the Board of Governors. He is also a Director of The Philadelphia Contributionship, a property insurance and security company established by Benjamin Franklin in 1752.

He and his wife Louise reside in Haverford and have two adult children Harry IV and Elisabeth.

John R. Ingram

John Ingram is the Chairman of the Board of Ingram Industries, Inc and Ingram Content Group. He is a graduate of Princeton University and received his Master of Business Administration from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. John and his daughter are competitors in the Hunter Division and they enjoy attending the Show each year. He is currently serving on the Finance Committee.

John is an active volunteer in many educational and charitable organizations. He is a member of the Board of Trust of Vanderbilt University and also serves on the boards of Montgomery Bell Academy and the Harpeth Hall School in Nashville. In 2017, he spearheaded the effort to bring Major League Soccer to Nashville and in December of that year the MLS Board of Governors awarded Nashville an expansion team.

He and his wife Stephanie, reside in Nashville and have four children.

Trevor Johnson

Trevor is the senior Vice President and Financial Advisor for RBC Wealth Management and the Steeplechase Wealth Consulting Group. He focuses exclusively on the sports and entertainment industries, and the liquidation events of high-net-worth clients of the Steeplechase practice. He was named to the RBC Wealth Management’s President’s Council and is a member of the firm’s Consulting Group, which recognizes financial advisors for their achievement in building and maintaining consultative, fee-based businesses. Trevor holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses and life, health and long-term care insurance licenses. He is a graduate of Susquehanna University where he attended the Sigmund Weis School of Business. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance.

He is an avid horseman and enjoys spending time involved in equestrian sports, predominantly foxhunting. He is a strong advocate in preserving open space and land conservation. He currently serves on the board of Thorncroft, a local equestrian facility focused on riding programs for the disabled and war veterans. Trevor currently serves on Audit and Finance Board Committees of the DHSCF Foundation Board.

Trevor and his wife reside in Chester County, PA with their three daughters and two rescued Great Pyrenees.

Deborah (Debbie) N. Martin

Debbie Martin recently retired after forty-two years in the foodservice industry including twenty-two years as Director of Food Services for the Norristown Area School District. She has been involved in Devon for forty-four years and has served as Co-Chair of the Devon Country Fair 1990-1992 and 2010-2012. She is a member of the Devon Country Fair Executive committee and has served on many food committees including cafeteria, coffees and soda and ice cream. Debbie is currently serving on the 125th anniversary Committee as well as Finance and Nominations.

She and her husband Albert are Devon Boxholders. Her daughter Kathryn Brown is also an avid volunteer and serves on the Devon Country Fair Executive Committee as well as the Art Gallery at Devon. Both Debbie’s husband and her son Tom are also long standing volunteers.

Bio coming soon!

Caroline A. Moran

Caroline is a lifelong resident of Willistown Township. She grew up at the Devon Horse Show starting with leadline, exhibiting in the hunter divisions for years and later in life winning Champion multiple times in the Amateur/Owner Hunter Division. Caroline’s mother Betty Moran, a much-loved Devon icon, served on the Devon Horse Show Board for years generously donating her time and resources to the success of the shows.

Caroline is retired from riding but keeps busy as a supporter of nonprofits in the area and is the owner and operator of Brushwood Stable in Malvern. She is also owner of eventing horses with Phillip Dutton and Hunters with Havens Schatt. She enjoys her time at Brushwood with retired horses, donkeys, chickens, and a goat.

Donald (Don) J. Rosato, MD

Like his father before him, Dr. Rosato practiced medicine in the Devon community for more than forty years. He graduated from Temple University Medical School and also earned an MPH from Harvard University. He has shown at Devon for more than forty five years in the Coaching Division. He and his wife Judy have won many Devon ribbons in the Carriage Pleasure Drive,

He has been a Boxholder and supporter of Devon for more than forty-five years. He has served on the Trophy Committee for many of those years and is also a member of the Hospitality Committee. In addition to serving on the Finance Committee, he has also donated a barn and the Sue Addis trophy.

Dr. Rosato has many philanthropic interests including Historic Yellow Springs where he served as Vice President for seven years and Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show association. Don also enjoys foxhunting and is an active member of the Kimberton Hunt Club and the Four in Hand Club in Philadelphia.

Don and his wife Judy live in Chester Springs. Their three children reside in Wayne.

Ann K. Seidel

Ann Seidel has volunteered at Devon for close to fifty years. She has worked in virtually every Devon Country Fair booth beginning in Hot Dogs and including Hamburgers and Toys and Teens (a precursor to Souvenirs) and now in Midway. Ann has been an active member of the Devon Country Fair Executive Committee since the late 1970’s. The Seidel’s have been Devon Boxholders for many years.

She and her husband established Erin’s Fund, a pediatric cardiology research fund for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Their philanthropy supports funding for research and new therapies which hold promise for treating pediatric heart conditions.

Ann and her husband Richard reside in West Chester and Naples, Florida. The family continues to volunteer and support Devon as do their children and six grandchildren.

Joy Slater

Joy has been a competitor at Devon in the adult jumper classes for years. The last time was in 2017 and 2018. She has also competed in Wellington, Florida. She is a graduate of the Foxcroft School in Middleburg, VA where she became a talented equestrian. Joy was referred to as “America’s National Velvet” after becoming the first American woman to win the Maryland Hunt Club in 1980. Steven D. Price wrote a book about Joy called, “Riding’s a Joy” which tells of her experiences of training as a jockey, as well as her experiences at horse shows, races and fox hunting.

Joy resides on her farm, Fat Chance, in Unionville, PA. She is a member of the Chester County 2020 Board of Advisors and currently serves on the Investments and Nominations Board Committees of the DHSCF Foundation. Joy is a Devon boxholder and enjoys attending both the May and September shows.

Michael G. Tillson, III

Michael Tillson is the owner of Mike Tillson Motorcars which specializes in sales and service of high performance European automobiles. He is a retired race car driver and builder in the world Endurance Championship. Mike has served as Chairman of the Nominations Committee for four years. He is a Devon Boxholder and has been involved and attended Devon for many years.

In addition to his love of European automobiles and racing, Mike is the founder of the Concours d ‘elegance at Radnor Hunt where he is also a Master of Foxhounds. Mike’s philanthropic interests include the Hounds Foundation, Thorncroft Equestrian Center and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

He and his significant other, Susan Tatios reside in Westtown and enjoy attending the show each year.

Kenneth M. Wheeler, Jr.

Kenny Wheeler is President of Virginia Eagle Distributing, the largest Anheuser-Busch beverage distributor in the state of Virginia. He is the son of Kenny and the late Sallie Busch Wheeler of Cismont Manor Farm in Keswick, long-time successful exhibitors at Devon in the Hackney, Saddlebred, Hunter, and Hunter Breeding divisions. His father, Kenneth Wheeler Sr., is a renowned hunter trainer, while his mother, the late Sallie Busch Wheeler, built Cismont Manor Farm into a major player in the Saddlebred and hunter worlds during the mid-1960’s. A myriad of world’s champion hackney ponies joined the string in the 1970’s with young Kenny driving to World Championships with the great road pony, Speed Limit.

Kenny, his wife Ceil have become two of the most passionate ambassadors for the American Saddlebred industry and their daughters, Catherine and Sallie-Mason, have continued on in the family tradition as world champion equestrians. He, his wife Ceil, and their daughters have shown Saddlebreds at Devon for many years.

Cinda Johnson

Bio coming soon!

Beth Previti
Devon Country Fair Co-Chair

Beth is a long time resident of Chester County, Pennsylvania. She holds an MBA with over 30 years of Corporate Finance experience in two leading financial institutions in the Philadelphia area. Presently, she serves as a Senior Treasury Analyst with the Vanguard Group, Inc. where she develops various treasury strategies for its global, corporate enterprise. She currently is the Treasurer of the Devon Country Fair. In 2012, she joined as chairman for the “Fall Festival of Homes” committee. Since that time, she has participated on the Soda and Ice Cream committee and served as Senior Chair for the 2018 and 2019 shows.

Beth has supported The Bamit Foundation which is dedicated to “Bamming Cancer Together”. Through fundraising and promotional events, Team BamIt works to inspire and comfort young people experiencing cancer related illness. She also has been an Elder and active member of Paoli Presbyterian Church.

Beth is married to John Previti, Jr of Wayne, PA and together have raised two daughters, Constance (Connie) & Julia who all enjoy the annual experience of Devon.

Patrick Boyle comes to Devon with an extensive resume within the horse show world. Since 1990, Boyle and his Showplace Productions have produced events from coast to coast and currently manages some 40 hunter/jumper competitions every year that are rated US Equestrian (USEF) Premium/National/FEI/IHJA A or B events. In addition, he manages the Marshall & Sterling/USHJA National Championships (Las Vegas), the Pennsylvania National Horse Show and the Upperville Colt and Horse Show. Showplace Productions, under Boyle’s leadership, has developed, managed, or ran shows at the Lamplight Equestrian Center, the Balmoral Equestrian Center and $500,000 Balmoral FEI GP 5*, the IHJA Medal finals and numerous other finals and championships. Boyle is a USEF “R” licensed official in Hunter/Jumper/Equitation, a USEF licensed course designer, a trainer, and a clinician. He is a member of many USHJA committees including the Competition Management Committee, Show Standards Committee and Zone V Hunter Committee.

Phil DeVita is a second-generation horseman who has spent his life around and involved with show horses. He is the son of the highly respected Phil DeVita and spent many decades under his father’s mentorship. From the early 1970s to the early 2000s, DeVita showed, competed and trained throughout the United States and with a veritable who’s who of the equestrian world. He received his USEF judge’s license at 20 and began course design at just 23. 27 years ago, in 1995 he made the switch from competitor, judge and course designer to the world of show official management. As a licensed official for the USEF, he holds an “R” in in judging for Hunters, Jumpers, Hunter Seat Equitation, and Hunter/Jumper course design. DeVita has been involved for many years as a committee member and a part of multiple task force groups including serving as the USHJA Officials committee chair from 2017-2020. He has had the distinct honor to design courses and judge at the ASPCA Maclay finals at Madison Square Garden, the Winter Equestrian Festival, and the fall show of the Capital Challenge. One of the greatest honors of his career has been as one of the team of 12 who designed the course for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. No stranger to Devon, DeVita has also judged the breeding division with the great Rodney Jenkins.