Who We Are

Meet the Keeneland Team

Get to Know Our Team

The Keeneland Hospitality Team is dedicated to making your event extraordinary. From the moment you start planning, you’ll be introduced to key team members who will guide you through every step of the process.

Our talented culinary team will collaborate with you to create a customized menu that reflects your vision, while dedicated staff will help ensure flawless execution on the day of your event.

Mark Therrien

Chef Marc Therrien

Managing Director of Keeneland Hospitality

Noted Southern California chef Marc Therrien is the Managing Director of Keeneland Hospitality. With more than 25 years of culinary experience, Chef Marc believes in simple food with good technique while using locally sourced product.

Mandy Vaughan

Mandy Vaughan

GM of Hospitality

Mandy’s experience with high-end event planning brings a new level of expertise and creativity to the team.

Lyle P. James

Chef Lyle P. James

Executive Chef

Chef Lyle brings extensive culinary experience to his role as Executive Chef at Keeneland. Before joining in 2017, he led the kitchen at James at the Mill in Arkansas and honed his skills at prestigious establishments like the Coyote Café in Santa Fe and D.C. Coast in Washington, D.C. A graduate of the New England Culinary Institute, Chef Lyle also served as a Personal Chef in Jacksonville, Florida, before moving to Lexington.

Kaitlyn Rush

Kaitlyn Rush

Chef de Cuisine

Hannah Sawyer

Hannah Sawyer

Director of Events

Hannah’s eye for design and propensity for creating one-of-a-kind experiences helps her to craft the perfect day for each one of our clients here at Keeneland. 

Emily Doss

Emily Doss

Special Event Planner

Emily specializes in curating memorable & inspirational events. Whether orchestrating weddings or corporate gatherings, her unique fusion of sophistication and creativity ensures an unforgettable experience for any occasion.

Haley Winkler

Haley Winkler

Special Event Planner