Jeb Horton – U.S. Backgammon Federation

Jeb Horton is an accomplished backgammon player and director. He has directed or staffed dozens of ABT tournaments, and is an Accredited Tournament Director for Backgammon Masters Awarding Body (BMAB). He has been playing on the ABT for over 20 years, and has finished in the top 20 five times. His best finish was 4th in 2005, and he is currently ranked 40th on the all-time ABT points leaderboard. He has won five ABT main events, as well as three Masters titles and numerous side events. He is a Diamond Founding Sponsor, and serves on the USBGF Board of Directors as Chief Financial Officer.

Jeb is retired and lives in Matthews, NC, with his wife, Robin. In addition to directing the Charlotte Backgammon Club, he enjoys tennis, table tennis, biking, walking, and reading.