Speaker Series: Erich Zimny, GM/VP of Operations at Hollywood Gaming Mahoning Valley Race Course
Erich Zimny joined us over Zoom to give Race Track Industry Program (RTIP) students an overview of both the growth of the Charles Town Classic and Racino operations. Zimny, a graduate from Georgetown University, and RTIP Alumni, talked to students about his career path. He said that the RTIP networks greatly helped his career which led to his role as VP of Racing and Sports Operations for Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. He was proud to have installed the first HD system at a night racing track to improve the quality of his racetrack’s simulcast signal. His team was also able to attract some of the country’s top horses for the track’s signature races. He achieved great success at Charles Town from 2008 through 2022, before taking on the role as an Assistant GM at Hollywood Casino Columbus.
Erich emphasized the importance of the Race Track Industry Program, and the hands-on learning aspect of the program. Erich was asked whether shifting back to racing could be in his future and he said people should always be open to all career possibilities. Announced just this week, Erich is in fact returning to racing as the GM/VP of Operations at Hollywood Gaming Mahoning Valley Race Course. Congratulations Erich!