Personally, I think Mark Ford has done an excellent job at the SBOANJ. He's an industry veteran and has both standing and stature in the industry. He's well respected by his peers and constitutes. I've seen trainers go up and talk to him about issues, and I know and have seen those very same trainers thank him for this efforts and advocacy.
The major forces in the harness racing should start to collaborate and work with, and yes, eventually get behind and support