Christopher Griffin

Christopher Griffin has extensive experience in the gaming and casino industry. Christopher is currently serving as the Director of Gaming Operations & Security at Churchill Downs Incorporated, a position they have held since September 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Penn National Gaming and Hollywood Casinos as the Director of Casino Operations from October 2018 to November 2022. Before that, they held various roles at Pinnacle Entertainment, including Director of Casino Operations, Casino Manager, and Assistant Casino Operations Manager, from July 2012 to October 2018. Christopher also worked at Caesars Entertainment Corporation as the Poker Room Manager from April 2009 to July 2012 and at Harrah's Entertainment as the Pit Manager & Assistant Table Games Shift Manager from April 2006 to April 2009. Prior to these positions, they worked at Resorts Casino and Hotel as the Regional Casino Operations Coordinator / Table Games Manager from April 2005 to May 2006 and at Harrah's Entertainment in various roles including Assistant Casino Operations Manager and Games Host, Table Games Supervisor, Slot Supervisor, and Training Supervisor from February 1995 to October 2004. Overall, Christopher has acquired extensive expertise in gaming operations, security, and management throughout their career.

Christopher Griffin has an associate's degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Northwest Mississippi Community College, which they obtained from 2003 to 2006. Christopher also studied Business Administration, Management and Operations at the University of Mississippi, although the start and end years are not specified.