CoreCivic Announces Patrick D. Swindle to Succeed Damon T.

Core Viewpoint - CoreCivic has appointed Patrick D. Swindle as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026, succeeding Damon T. Hininger, who has been CEO since August 17, 2009 [1][2] Leadership Transition - Patrick D. Swindle has been with CoreCivic since 2007 and has held various leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer, where he oversaw significant business components [2][4] - Damon T. Hininger will resign from the Board effective January 1, 2026, and will serve as a Special Advisor during the transition [1][5] Strategic Initiatives - Under Swindle's leadership, CoreCivic has improved strategic development practices and operational efficiency, including the activation of idle facilities to meet government partners' needs [3][4] - Swindle's efforts have led to greater operational consistency and positioned CoreCivic to address the increasing demand for its services [3] Company Background - CoreCivic is a diversified government-solutions company that provides a range of services, including corrections and detention management, and is the largest owner of partnership correctional facilities in the U.S. [7]