Churchill Downs Company Culture
Churchill Downs Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
Churchill Downs' Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Executive Team
A-Team
A-Work Culture
A-Environment
B+Outlook
B+Churchill Downs CEO
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William Carstanjen
73 /100
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Diversity at Churchill Downs
N/A
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C
Women at Churchill Downs have rated CEO Rating, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Churchill Downs eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
5
Churchill Downs employees are 5% more likely to recommend Churchill Downs as a great place to work
| 41% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passives |
| 36% | Detractors |
Working at Churchill Downs
Working at Churchill Downs is rated average by 49 employees, across various culture dimensions. Churchill Downs employees are most satisfied about Executive Team, Team, and Work Culture categories, putting Churchill Downs’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Lexington, KY. See below in detail how working at Churchill Downs was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Churchill Downs
B
Overall Company Culture at Churchill Downs is rated B
Last updated a month ago
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Churchill Downs ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Churchill Downs Employee Reviews
Out of 34 Churchill Downs employee reviews, 69% were positive. The remaining 31% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Churchill Downs improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 69% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 31% |
Positive Reviews From Churchill Downs Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?The team includes everyone for everything.
- What are some of the best things about your team?We are the best team ever
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They are absolutely amazing always
Constructive Feedback From Churchill Downs Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Leadership that understands diversity and respect what the people on the floor have to say and do.
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Look at TRUE experience of people
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Show a truly cultural leadership team and be effective managing people.
Churchill Downs Company Information
Churchill Downs Company Overview
""Greatest Two Minutes in Sports.""
Churchill Downs Mission, Vision & Values
Churchill Downs Mission Statement
To provide the highest-quality horse racing and entertainment experience by delivering first-class customer service
Churchill Downs Values
- Customer
- Continuous Improvement
- Cooperation
- Capital
- Commitment
- Community
| Headquarter | Louisville, KY 40208 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.churchilldowns.com |
| Founding Date | 1875 |
| Tel | (502) 636-4400 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | CHDN |
Churchill Downs Competitors
Churchill Downs competitors include Parx Casino, Cherry, and Bet365. Churchill Downs ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Churchill Downs compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Churchill Downs Employees
49 employees at Churchill Downs have reviewed Churchill Downs across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 49 Churchill Downs employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Churchill Downs are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Churchill Downs, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Churchill Downs are pleased with their team. 49 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Churchill Downs are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Churchill Downs believe the environment at Churchill Downs is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Churchill Downs is comfortably fast. About 71% of the employees at Churchill Downs work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Churchill Downs are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Churchill Downs - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Churchill Downs is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Churchill Downs employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Churchill Downs KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Churchill Downs' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Churchill Downs employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Churchill Downs CEO & Leadership
Churchill Downs CEO - William Carstanjen
73 /100
William’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 20% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Lexington, KY. Churchill Downs’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Operations department, Female employees, and Caucasian employees. However, Male employees and employees with Over 10 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Carstanjen’s leadership, Churchill Downs employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Team. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Churchill Downs could stand to see real improvement.
Churchill Downs Leadership
The Churchill Downs Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO William Carstanjen, Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President Chad E. Dobson, and Vice President of Corporate Finance and Treasurer Michael W. Anderson
William Carstanjen CEO / President
William Carstanjen serves as the CEO / President of Churchill Downs.
Chad E. Dobson Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President
Mr. Chad E. Dobson serves as Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President of Churchill Downs Incorporated. Mr. Dobson... read more
Michael W. Anderson Vice President of Corporate Finance and Treasurer
Mr. Michael W. Anderson, also known as Mike has been Treasurer of Churchill Downs Inc. since June 2002 and as its Vice... read more
William E. Mudd President & COO
Mr. William E. Mudd, also known as Bill, has been the President and Chief Operating Officer of Churchill Downs... read more
Tony Petrillo Senior VP & GM of Arlington Park
Mr. Tony Petrillo serves as Senior Vice President of Churchill Downs Incorporated. Mr. Petrillo has been General Manager... read more
Shawn A. Bailey Senior Vice President of Business Development
Mr. Shawn A. Bailey has been Senior Vice President of Business Development at Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) since... read more
Bradley K. Blackwell Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Mr. Bradley K. Blackwell, also known as Brad has been General Counsel and Senior Vice President at Churchill Downs... read more
Rebecca C. Reed Senior VP of Legal Affairs & Chief Compliance Officer
Ms. Rebecca C. Reed serves as the Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs of Churchill Downs... read more
Austin Miller Senior Vice President of Gaming Operations
Mr. Austin Miller has been Senior Vice President of Gaming Operations at Churchill Downs Incorporated since August 2013.... read more
Churchill Downs Salaries
How much does Churchill Downs pay?
How much do people at Churchill Downs get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Churchill Downs is $117,201, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,152, or $56 per hour.
At Churchill Downs, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $211,374 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,483 annually. Average Churchill Downs salaries by department include: HR at $110,689, Business Development at $113,518, Finance at $83,664, and Design at $115,201. Half of Churchill Downs salaries are above $117,152.
23 employees at Churchill Downs rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 65 ratings) while 20 employees at Churchill Downs rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Churchill Downs employees include job titles like Jr Developer. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Churchill Downs employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $117k | $117k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $172k | $172k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $226k | $226k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $247k | $247k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $290k | $290k | 100th Percentile |
$117,201*
Average Compensation
$117,152*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Churchill Downs Salaries by City
Churchill Downs Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Churchill Downs
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Churchill Downs across various culture dimensions.
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Churchill Downs Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Churchill Downs PTO
Churchill Downs' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Churchill Downs' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Churchill Downs' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Churchill Downs Careers
Churchill Downs Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Churchill Downs applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Churchill Downs on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 67% | |
|---|---|---|
Design | 33% |
Candidates By Location
Louisville | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Fisty | 33% | |
Nashville | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Churchill Downs
Who is the CEO of Churchill Downs?
Churchill Downs CEO is William Carstanjen, their score by employees is 73
What is Churchill Downs eNPS?
The eNPS for Churchill Downs is 5
What is Churchill Downs revenue?
Churchill Downs revenue is $883M
What is the salary for Senior Accountant in Churchill Downs?
Senior Accountant average salary in the US is 85k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Churchill Downs?
The average salaries for Sales in Churchill Downs is 139k
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