Bruce Swihart will retire as CEO of Fonner Park on July 31, the Nebraksa track announced Wednesday. Swihart, 67, has worked for Fonner for 43 years. His father, Al Swihart, was the track's general manager from 1956 through 1983. 

Chris Kotulak, who last year was brought on as chief operating officier of Fonner, will take over as CEO following the departure of Bruce Swihart, according to the press release from Fonner. 

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