Brett Seymore, MBA
About Brett Seymore, MBA
Brett Seymore, MBA, is a Senior Financial Analyst at Churchill Downs Incorporated, where he has worked since 2020. He has a strong background in finance and accounting, with previous roles at various organizations including Farmers Bank & Trust and Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.
Work at Churchill Downs Incorporated
Brett Seymore serves as a Senior Financial Analyst at Churchill Downs Incorporated, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he provides financial and operational analysis to executive management and the Board of Directors. He manages the monthly financial reporting process and leads operating segments by analyzing actual results and developing monthly forecast updates. Additionally, he collaborates with the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team to create operational and financial models for long-term corporate financial forecasting. His involvement in special projects includes competitor capital management analyses and business interruption summaries related to the impact of COVID-19 on operations.
Education and Expertise
Brett Seymore earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Kentucky, completing his studies from 2018 to 2019. He previously obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Finance from the same institution, achieving a GPA of 3.84. His educational background provides a solid foundation in business administration and management, equipping him with the skills necessary for his financial analysis roles. He is currently pursuing a CPA license to further enhance his understanding and application of corporate finance and accounting principles.
Background
Brett Seymore has a diverse background in financial analysis and accounting, with experience in various organizations. He began his career as an Accounting Intern at Farmers Bank & Trust from 2014 to 2017. He also worked as a Finance Intern for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government from 2017 to 2018 and held an Accounting Intern position at Anderson Communities for five months in 2016. His experience includes a role as a Gaming Operations Analyst at Derby City Gaming in 2020. Prior to his current position, he worked at Churchill Downs Incorporated as a Financial Analyst and Business Development Analyst in 2019.
Achievements
Brett Seymore has participated in Churchill Downs Incorporated's Business Leadership Rotation Program, gaining valuable experience in Corporate Business Development, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and Derby City Gaming. His academic achievements include graduating as Valedictorian from Caldwell County High School with a 4.0 GPA and a 32 ACT score. He has consistently demonstrated strong performance throughout his educational and professional career, contributing to his expertise in financial analysis.