Cate Masterson

Director, National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

Cate Masterson was appointed as Director of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in April 2019 after serving as the Museum's director of development since 2016. In her previous role at the Museum, Masterson led development and sponsorship initiatives and held a key role in special events and racing industry outreach. 

Prior to joining the Museum in March 2016, Masterson worked for Kiaran McLaughlin Racing Stable for eight years, serving as a liaison to horse owners, coordinating employee benefits and programs, managing relationships with racetracks, vendor and legal counsel, supervising stable logistics and handling website and accounting duties, among various other responsibilities.

Prior to working for the McLaughlin Racing Stable, Masterson spent eight years as manager of promotions and special events for Ed Lewi Associates, Inc., a Clifton Park, N.Y.-based public relations firm where she was involved in all aspects of client marketing, event promotions, and sponsorship development. Masterson developed marketing strategies, promotional budgets and plans, as well as the execution of promotions for the New York Racing Association at both Saratoga Race Course and Belmont Park.