Ryan Jordan

Vice President, Operations
Churchill Downs Entertainment

Ryan Jordan joined the Churchill Downs Entertainment Group (CDE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Churchill Downs Incorporated, in June, 2009 as the Vice President of Operations. CDE was created to expand Churchill Downs Incorporated’s entertainment offerings while creating new revenue streams – both at CDI properties and other locations throughout the country. In his current role, Jordan is responsible for developing, planning and executing major events for CDE.

Prior to joining CDE, Jordan worked for the PGA of America as the Championship Director of the PGA Championship. In that position, Jordan was responsible for planning and directing all aspects of the Championship, including marketing, sales, operations, volunteers and administration. Jordan held this position for the 2007 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Okla. and the 2010 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wis.

Prior to his assignment at the 2007 PGA Championship, Jordan served as Operations Manager for the 2005 PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club where he was responsible for all logistical plans and execution, including security, emergency management, vendor oversight, government relations, and construction.

Jordan’s first event with the PGA of America came at the 2001 PGA Championship. From there Jordan held various operations positions at many of golf’s recent major championships including the 2002 PGA Championship, the 2002 US Open Championship, the 2003 PGA Championship and the 2004 Ryder Cup Matches.

A graduate of North Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Jordan has spent his career in sports management, marketing and event operations.