Is the world of high-stakes polo holding its breath? A titan of the sport, Bob Jornayvaz, has recently faced a series of unexpected challenges, leaving his indelible mark on the game temporarily sidelined.

Bob Jornayvaz, a name synonymous with polo excellence as the owner of the esteemed Valiente team, recently encountered a severe injury following an accident. The incident, occurring earlier this year in April during a match against Dutta Corp., sent shockwaves through the polo community. This wasn't just a setback for Jornayvaz personally, but also for his team and the broader world of polo, where his influence is deeply felt. Beyond the polo field, Jornayvaz's professional life has also seen significant changes. Intrepid Potash, where he served as CEO, announced his medical leave of absence. Consequently, Matt Preston, the company's Chief Financial Officer, has stepped in as the principal executive, navigating the company through this transition period as the search for a new CEO continues.

Category	Information
Full Name	Robert "Bob" Jornayvaz
Date of Birth	N/A
Place of Birth	San Antonio, Texas, USA
Residence	Denver, Colorado, USA
Career Information
Profession	Businessman, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Polo Player, Team Owner
Business Ventures	Mining, Gas, Real Estate, Cinematography
Polo Team	Valiente (Owner & Captain)
University	University of Texas
Introduction to Polo	1978, while at the University of Texas
Professional Information
Former Role	Executive Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Intrepid Potash (IPI)
Current Status	Stepped down as CEO and Director of Intrepid Potash following medical leave.
Acting CEO (Intrepid Potash)	Matt Preston (Chief Financial Officer)
Other Notable Information
Contribution to Polo	Revolutionized horse breeding for Team Valiente; promoted the sport and supported its growth in the United States.
Partnerships	Notable partnership with Adolfo Cambiaso in polo.
Source	Intrepid Potash Official Website

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