Andrew Offerman

As Vice President and General Manager, Operations, Andrew Offerman oversees a variety of departments including mutuels, security, parking, programs, mailroom, and cleaning with additional responsibilities in horseman’s relations and facilities.

Prior to NYRA, Offerman served as Senior Vice President of Racing Operations at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota. In this role, he was responsible for a majority of Canterbury’s operational departments, including a significant number of frontside racing operations functions. Offerman joined Canterbury Park in 2010 and served in a number of roles of increasing responsibility and seniority. He became the company’s top racing executive in 2021, and quickly implemented strategies that drove consistent and sustained increases in wagering handle and associated revenue.

Offerman holds advisory and governance positions in a number of horse racing organizations including the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program (RTIP) Advisory Committee; as Vice Chair of the Minnesota Racing Commission; and as Co-Chair of the American Quarter Horse Racing Challenge subcommittee.

A native of Minneapolis, Offerman earned an M.S. degree from the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program (RTIP) and holds a B.A. from Gustavus Adolphus College.