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	Roy S. Lerman - Owner Email: roy@lambholmsouth.com Roy S. Lerman has been involved in the Thoroughbred business as an owner, breeder and trainer for 35 years.  He owned and operated Lambholm Farm in Middleburg, VA for over 20 years before purchasing the late Allen Paulson’s Ocala-based Brookside Farms South in Florida in the spring of 2000 and renamed the operation Lambholm South.  In early 2005, he purchased Jack Dreyfus’s historic 1,800-acre Hobeau Farm to expand Lambholm South’s holdings.  Roy and the Lambholm South staff are dedicated to providing its clients with the best and most comprehensive services available at Thoroughbred operation.  Roy currently serves on the FTBOA's Board of Directors.  He and his wife Shirley, have one son Ethan, an attorney in Saratoga Springs, NY and Missoula, MT.
	Junior Serna - Trainer/General Manager Email: junior@lambholmsouth.com Junior Serna is a lifelong horseman who was a successful racetrack trainer prior to moving to Ocala in 1977 and going to work for Murty Farm, which would eventually become the current Lambholm South.  Junior has remained the farm’s trainer throughout the years as it changed hands to become Wooden Horse Stud, Brookside Farms South and now Lambholm South.  It is under his direction that the farm’s training program has produced such national champions as Slew o’Gold, Epitome, Personal Ensign, Flawlessly, Ajina, Escena, Farda Amiga, Azeri, Saint Liam, and Speightstown.  Junior and his wife Marie have two sons and one daughter. "Junior Class" - Bloodhorse Article on Junior Serna
	Len Blackson - Asst. Trainer Len Blackson and Junior Serna have been a working team that has spanned more than three decades.  Len worked for Junior on the racetrack and moved to Ocala about the same time. In his capacity as Assistant Trainer, he oversees the early breaking and training of all the horses which go through the farm’s program.  Len and his wife Dorothy have two sons and one daughter.
	Alberto Torres - Asst. Trainer Alberto Torres’s career in the horse industry began over 25 years ago when he began working for his uncle, veteran horse trainer Mike Hernandez as an exercise rider. He has been with Lambholm in various capacities since 1991 and is currently an Assistant Trainer.  Alberto and his wife Laura have two sons.
	Flavio Avila - Broodmare Manager Email: flavio@lambholmsouth.com Flavio Avila graduated from UFRGS/Brazil as Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1985, specializing in Equine Reproduction. He moved to the United States in 1999 where he later received his degree in Equine Acupuncture. Before coming to Lambholm South in 2008, he worked at several large equine operations in Florida and Kentucky.  Flavio has one son.
	Rich Meyers - Weanling & Yearling Manager Email: rich@lambholmsouth.com Rich Meyers began his Thoroughbred career under the tutelage of Elmer Huebeck, Jr. in 1980 at Hobeau Farm. He went on from there to become Yearling and eventual Farm Manager of the very successful Lin-Drake Farm. After 25 years of farm management in Florida and California, Rich has returned to the same farm where he began. At Lambholm South he oversees the weanlings and yearlings that are aimed towards either the sales ring or the training track.  Rich and his wife Marta have one son and two daughters.
	Ruth Evans - Administrative Asst. Email: evanshq@lambholmsouth.com Ruth Evans has worked for Lambholm since 1997.  Previously a legal secretary, who showed hunters and raises the fastest Jack Russell Terriers in the East, she principally acts as a personal assistant to Roy Lerman and his wife, Shirley.  Ruth is also the farm's go to person in a myriad of areas from travel agent to assistant building engineer.  If there is something that you need to know about the farm, but you are not sure who to contact, contact Ruth.  Ruth has two daughters.
	Angela Palacios - Director of Bloodstock Services and Client Relations Email: ampalacios@lambholmsouth.com Angela Palacios graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, specializing in Equine Industry, and minoring in Agribusiness Management and Sales. Before coming to Lambholm South in 2007 she worked with many top consignors. Her main duties are handling private and public sales, stallion contracts and bookings, as well as doing pedigree research and nicking patterns.  Angela and her husband Jacob have one daughter.
	Vicki Peck - Billing, Payroll, and Human Resources Administrator Email: vicki@lambholmsouth.com Vicki Peck handles all of the billing to our clients, processes the payroll for the entire farm and manages Human Resources. She also oversees the health records of all of the horses on the farm, in addition to monitoring all arriving and departing horses.  Vicki is married to Dale, who is Lambholm South's Cattle Division Manager.
	Dio Torres - Maintenance Manager Dio Torres has been with Lambholm since 1993 and has over 30 years experience in the horse industry. He began at Lambholm as a groom and has moved up the ranks to his current position as Maintenance Manager. He oversees all of the aspects of maintaining Lambholm South, from racetrack maintenance, equipment repair, and landscaping to haying and composting.  Dio and his wife Lourdes have one son and one daughter.
	Catarino Alferez - Asst. Maintenance Manager Catarino Alferez has been with Lambholm since 1990 and has worn many hats, from exercise rider to broodmare manager. He has done it all. Currently as Asst. Maintenance Manager, he assists Dio with all aspects of his job, from mechanics and mowing, to haying and composting.  Catarino is truly a jack of all trades and an invaluable member of the Lambholm South team.  He and his wife Maria have two daughters and one son.
	Dale Peck - Cattle Division Manager Email: dale@lambholmsouth.com Dale Peck has been in the cattle industry since he was a young boy working in his family's stockyard some 30 plus years ago. He oversees Lambholm South's entire cattle division, including cattle sales.  Dale is married to Vicki, who is Lambholm South's Billing, Payroll, and Human Resources Administrator.
	Shakira - Viewing Stand Attendant Shakira is a New York Bred who joined the Lambholm team in 2003. She keeps the viewing stand in pristine condition and greets clients who come out to watch their horses train. Shakira enjoys watching the horses develop as well as giving young riders pointers.  She oversees training at both the Saratoga Race Course during the summer months and at Lambholm South the rest of the year.  If you've met her she knows you, if not, stop by and introduce yourself.