Churchill Downs Incorporated Appoints Michael Tucker to Board of Directors
Key Highlights
- ➤Michael Tucker appointed to Churchill Downs (CHDN) board
- ➤Board expands to eight directors; Tucker’s term runs through 2028
- ➤Tucker brings over 30 years investing in sports, entertainment, and leisure
Expert Statements
Alex Rankin, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Churchill Downs Incorporated
“We are pleased to welcome Michael Tucker to the Board of Directors. Michael brings deep investment experience, strong financial acumen and long-term perspective to our Board. His extensive knowledge of market dynamics and strategic capital allocation will be invaluable as CDI continues to evolve and grow.”
Michael Tucker, Founder and Managing Partner, Orvieto Partners, L.P.
“I have long admired CDI’s disciplined approach to growth and value creation. I am honored to join the Board and look forward to contributing my experience and perspective to the continued success of the Company.”
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today the appointment of Michael Tucker to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Tucker has more than 30 years of investment management experience and currently serves as the Founder and Managing Partner of Orvieto Partners, L.P.
Prior to founding Orvieto Partners, L.P. in 2021, Mr. Tucker held several roles as Partner and Portfolio Manager at PAR Capital Management, Andover Capital Advisors, LLC, and Standish Mellon Asset Management. Mr. Tucker is a CFA and holds a Master of Business Administration from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Providence College. Michael has over 30 years’ experience successfully investing in sports, entertainment, and leisure companies.
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