Tom Jenkins
About Tom Jenkins
Tom Jenkins serves as the Vice President at Churchill Downs Inc, where he leads teams in data engineering, business intelligence, and analytics. He has a background in Economics and Management from Albion College and Management and Operations from Purdue University, along with extensive experience in business strategy and analytics.
Work at Churchill Downs Incorporated
Tom Jenkins has served as Vice President at Churchill Downs Incorporated since 2007. In this role, he leads multiple teams that focus on data engineering, business intelligence, and analytics. His work supports an industry-leading online wagering platform and over thirty brick-and-mortar gaming facilities. Jenkins is responsible for overseeing the integration of data-driven strategies to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Tom Jenkins holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Management from Albion College, where he studied from 1981 to 1985. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Industrial Administration (MSIA) from Purdue University, completing his studies in 1986. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in business strategy, management, and operations.
Professional Background
Prior to his current role, Tom Jenkins worked at Symphony Services as Vice President from 2003 to 2007. There, he developed and implemented analytics-based strategies and business processes aimed at supporting company growth. Earlier in his career, he was an Associate Partner at Andersen Consulting from 1986 to 1999, where he gained extensive experience in consulting and management.
Achievements in Business Security Strategy
Throughout his career, Tom Jenkins has been responsible for setting overall business security strategies, with a specific emphasis on information technology. His focus has included secure application development methodologies and incident response planning, ensuring that organizations maintain robust security measures in an increasingly digital landscape.