CoreCivic, Inc., a prominent government-solutions firm, announced on Monday a significant leadership change within its executive ranks. The Board of Directors has named Patrick Swindle, the current Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, as the new President and Chief Operating Officer. His new role will take effect on January 1, 2025.
Damon Hininger, who presently holds the dual position of CEO and President, will continue to serve as CEO and remain a Board member.
Swindle's journey with CoreCivic began in 2007 when he joined as Managing Director of Treasury. Over the years, he has advanced through various significant roles, including Vice President of Strategic Development, Senior Vice President of Operations, and Executive Vice President and Chief Corrections Officer, before ascending to his current position.
Before his tenure at CoreCivic, Swindle accumulated a decade of experience in equity research within the equity capital markets divisions of SunTrust Equitable Securities, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., and Avondale Partners, LLC.
