Together Yepsen and Pikulski bring a combined 70+ years in elected public service, executive strategic planning and fundraising for national charitable causes, as well as local, state and federal government relations experience. Yepsen served 12 consecutive years in elected public office including two-terms as Mayor of Saratoga Springs, home of the historic Saratoga Race Course and an international resort destination, and served as Senior VP in an international public affairs firm. Pikulski is a former trial attorney and past director and executive of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Both have proven track records in collaborating with multiple parties to create successful programs to advance the needs of people and animals.