Michael Carter, the 2017 U.S. Harness Writers Association Breakthrough Award winner and well-known co-host of ‘Post Time with Mike and Mike, presented by BetAmerica,’ joined the U.S. Trotting Association on Monday (June 4) as social media and public relations coordinator.

Carter comes to the USTA from Northfield Park where he served as assistant director of mutuels and back-up track announcer.

“Michael Carter is a great addition to the USTA’s communications team because he brings knowledge, experience and a large network of contacts throughout the industry to the position,” said USTA Director of Marketing and Communications Dan Leary. “Through his weekly show, he has helped positively promote harness racing and we’re looking forward to having him continue to do that with us.”

In his last position, Carter also worked closely with the marketing team on the track’s promotions and served as on-air talent conducting interviews on the simulcast of big race nights.

From 2014 to 2015, Carter called races at Buffalo Raceway and managed the mutuels department during the offseason. He also was responsible for building the track’s Facebook page and worked as the on-air handicapper providing daily race analysis.

With his co-host Michael Bozich on Post Time with Mike and Mike, Carter has been responsible for helping to build and promote the show through their website, social media, press releases and live remotes from some of harness racing’s major events such as the Hambletonian, Breeders Crown and Dan Patch Stakes.

(USTA)