CoreCivic Inc - Company Profile
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The following section provides information on CoreCivic Inc’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into CoreCivic Inc's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.
Executives
Mark A. Emkes
Chairman Executive BoardMr. Mark A. Emkes has been the Chairman of the company since 2016. Prior to this, he served as the Director of the company from 2014 to 2016. Previously, he served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Bridgestone Americas Holdings Inc, and Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. Mr. Emkes also served as the President of the Middle Tennessee Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Director at Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, and the Advisory Board at Habitat for Humanity, Nashville Chapter.
Patrick D. Swindle
Chief Executive Officer Senior ManagementMr. Patrick Swindle has been the Chief Executive Officer of the company since January 2026. Previously, he was the Chief Operating Officer of the company. He has also served as President of the company since January 2025. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Corrections Officer from 2018 to 2020, Senior Vice President of Operations from 2016 to 2018, Vice President of Treasury and Strategic Development from 2014 to 2016, Vice President of Strategic Development from 2013 to 2014 of the company. Mr. Swindle also served as the Vice President and Treasurer from 2009 to 2013, and Managing Director of Treasury from 2007 to 2009.
David M. Garfinkle
Chief Financial Officer; Executive Vice President Senior ManagementMr. David Garfinkle has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of the company since 2014. Prior to this, he served as the Vice President of Finance and Controller of the company from 2001 to 2014. Previously, he served as the Vice President and Controller at Bradley Real Estate Inc. Mr. Garfinkle also served as the Senior Manager at KPMG Peat Marwick LLP.
Lucibeth N. Mayberry
Chief Innovation Officer; Executive Vice President Senior ManagementMs. Lucibeth N. Mayberry has been the Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer of the company since 2022. Prior to this, she served as the Executive Vice President of the Real Estate division. Previously, she served as the Senior Vice President, Real Estate; Vice President & Deputy Chief Development Officer; and Vice president, Research, Contracts and Proposals of the company.
Anthony L. Grande
Chief Development Officer; Executive Vice President Senior ManagementMr. Antony L. Grande has been the Chief Development Officer and Executive Vice President of the company since 2008. Prior to this, he served as the Senior Vice President of State Customer Relations of the company from 2007 to 2008 and Vice President of State Customer Relations from 2003 to 2007. Previously, he served as the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development for the State of Tennessee.
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