Ipanema Racing
Joe Monforton, CEO
Western Michigan University '00 Political Science graduate
Joe drives the vision of Ipanema Racing from our HQ office in Denver, CO. A high school varsity lacrosse and collegiate club player, Joe is an avid fly fisherman and snowboarder, an above average golfer, and a lover of all sports prognostication. He brings nearly two decades experience driving sales performance in the cloud SaaS and technology solution industry.
Adam Olson, CFO
Michigan State Eli Broad College of business graduate '99 with honors
Currently residing in Mexico (by way of Kentucky), Adam has long had a passion for sports. As a two sport varsity letterman in high school, Adam achieved all county honorable mention in football. He brings that same competitive spirit to the horse racing industry. He also brings over 20 years of automotive industry experience focused on business growth and securing results. In his spare time he enjoys making homemade sausage.
Miles Olson, Corp Secretary
Entrepreneur, drummer, father, visionary.
Miles comes from a rich lineage of horse ownership (Olson Stables) and an unparalleled history of horse picking. He brings to the team two decades of experience in telecom sales, consulting, and solutioning, has a a twinkle in his eye for American muscle cars, and garners a commanding prescence, despite having under-developed calves.
Jimmy Komoroski, PR
A proud and loyal Michigander, driven sales professional, lover of small dogs, and fan of proper forms of competitive racing (Thoroughbred, Greyhound, Formula 1). Western Michigan Bronco, Siena Heights grad
Jimmy leans deeply into impassioned public speaking, loves hype - promotional merch, 2 Live Crew, the Super Bowl - and loves to drive a rental Camaro convertible when not running errands in his electric hybrid SUV. He brings two decades of mortgage industry experience to the team, as well as some incredible hockey hair.
Michael Darwal, Operating Partner
The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business '05 graduate, summa cum laude
Michael is an operations and technology executive focused on helping the world's most recognizable brands digitally transform their businesses. An all-state Ohio high school lacrosse player and all district football player, his love of sports persists as a fan of all Cleveland sports. He has a knack for numbers and passion for profit.
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