Susan Rademaker
About Susan Rademaker
Susan Rademaker serves as the Senior Director of Human Resources for Gaming Operations at Churchill Downs Incorporated, a position she has held since 2023. With a background in communication and extensive experience in human resources across various organizations, she focuses on strategic recruiting, engagement, and retention initiatives.
Work at Churchill Downs Incorporated
Susan Rademaker serves as the Senior Director of Human Resources for Gaming Operations at Churchill Downs Incorporated. She has held this position since 2023. In her role, she provides guidance and development to field HR leaders and their teams, focusing on strategic recruiting, engagement, and retention initiatives. Susan partners with corporate executives and field gaming operation leaders across various locations to implement HR programs and processes.
Education and Expertise
Susan Rademaker studied at Murray State University, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Communication from 2014 to 2015. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership at the Indiana Institute of Technology, expected to complete in 2024. Additionally, she holds an Associate's Degree in Business Management from Mid-Continent University, achieved from 2012 to 2013. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources and organizational leadership.
Background
Susan Rademaker has extensive experience in human resources, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. Prior to her current position, she worked at True Transport as Senior Director of HR & Marketing from 2020 to 2021. She also held several positions at Parallon, including HR Generalist, HR Manager, Director of Recruitment, and Operations Supervisor, spanning from 1999 to 2019. Additionally, she served as the Director of Talent Acquisition at BrightSpring Health Services from 2019 to 2020 and as Human Resources Director at Churchill Downs Incorporated from 2022 to 2023.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Susan Rademaker has demonstrated a commitment to aligning people, community, and results with organizational goals. She has successfully partnered with corporate executives and field leaders to drive HR initiatives across multiple states. Her leadership in strategic recruiting and employee engagement has contributed to the development of effective HR programs within the organizations she has served.