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The Poarch Creek Indians and Poarch Creek Indians’ PCI Federal recently announced two significant investments – purchases of the Birmingham Racecourse and SuprTEK.
Birmingham Racecourse
The Poarch Creek Indians and the McGregor Family announced that Wind Creek Hospitality, the Tribe’s gaming and hotel business, has purchased the Birmingham Racecourse. This significant financial investment on the part of the Tribe signals its long-term commitment to developing a world-class destination resort in Birmingham that will create good jobs, spur economic growth, and bring significant long-term benefits to the city and the region. The initial agreement between PCI and the McGregor Family was announced on Nov. 18, 2024.
Wind Creek Hospitality, which is based in Atmore, owns and operates three 4-Diamond properties in the state. It also owns deluxe hotel and casino properties in Florida, Pennsylvania, and Illinois, as well as resorts in the Caribbean. In each locale, Wind Creek Hospitality has brought the Tribe’s commitment to offering a deluxe entertainment experience for its customers and to improving the quality of life for citizens in the community.
“We are excited to finalize this acquisition and begin a new chapter for the Birmingham Racecourse,” said Jay Dorris, President and CEO of PCI Gaming Authority. “Our vision is to build upon the strong foundation that is already in place while enhancing the facility to create a first-class entertainment destination that benefits the Birmingham community and the region.”
The facility will continue to offer the parimutuel and historical horse racing games currently in operation. Wind Creek leaders will be working closely with local elected and racing officials as expansion plans are developed.
PCI Tribal Chair and CEO Stephanie Bryan emphasized the Tribe’s dedication to investment in the Birmingham community.
“As a Tribal people, we are committed to being good neighbors and to being a force for economic growth and positive change,” Bryan said. “We are very excited to have this wonderful opportunity in Birmingham, and we look forward to creating a top-tier entertainment venue that will bring a boost to the local economy, provide good jobs, and attract tourists from all over the country to one of America’s most dynamic cities.”
Lewis Benefield, President of VictoryLand and former President of the Birmingham Racecourse, said he is excited about the future of the property under PCI’s leadership.
“This property has been a key asset for the Birmingham area for years, and today’s announcement marks a commitment to elevating the Birmingham Race Course to new heights,” he said. “The McGregor family is proud to have operated this property over the past three decades, and we are confident that it will be in great hands under the leadership of Wind Creek Hospitality.”
Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin said he welcomes the investment and the positive impact it will have on the city.
“More and more, Birmingham has a growing reputation as a destination for entertainment and sporting events, and this investment from the Poarch Creek Indians is a testament to the potential and vibrancy of our community,” he said. “The redevelopment of the Birmingham Race Course will create jobs, drive tourism, and further establish our city as a key player in the entertainment and hospitality industry.”
During 2025, the Poarch Creek Indians expect to finalize the transfer of operations, survey the region to better understand customer demands, and solidify plans to expand facilities and operations in the future.
SuprTEK
PCI Federal, the 8(a) Federal Government contracting enterprise owned by the Poarch Creek Indians (PCI), announced the acquisition of Superlative Technologies, Inc. (SuprTEK), a leading information technology (IT) services provider with a 28-year track record of excellence.
SuprTEK specializes in cyber security solutions, software factories / DevSecOps, digital modernization, big data analytics, health IT, and enterprise integrated services for U.S. Federal Agencies, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intelligence Community. The company is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, and ISO 27001:2022 certified, CMMI Level 3 appraised, and adheres to industry best practices including the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL). SuprTEK’s exceptional performance has been recognized in the U.S. Congressional Record Volume 153, and through the President’s SAVE Award (Securing Americans Value and Efficiency), and as a Federal Health Innovation Finalist.
“This acquisition of SuprTek will allow us opportunities to provide more technological expertise for our federal clients and other leaders in sophisticated industries that support our government,” said Stephanie Bryan, Poarch Creek Indian Tribal Chair and CEO. “We are honored to be part of a business community that makes a real difference in the lives of so many Americans and the security of our country.”
Brandon Park, CEO, and TK Gil, President, will continue to lead SuprTEK as it integrates into the PCI Federal Washington Business Office (WBO) in Reston, Virginia, which is managed by Nick Dunn, CEO, and Mark Henderson, Executive Vice President. The WBO oversees multiple Professional Services LLCs and Joint Venture LLCs providing support to the federal government.
“I believe the acquisition of SuprTEK by PCI Federal will further strengthen the Tribe’s campaign to grow its role in critical missions across the U.S. Federal Agencies and the DoD. We are proud to become an entity that will support growth for years to come,” Park said.
SuprTEK joins PCI Federal, a tribally owned 8(a) enterprise based in Alabama with 1200 employees (CONUS and OCONUS) and $220 million in revenues. The addition of SuprTEK strengthens PCI Federal’s expanding government contracting portfolio, reinforcing its reputation as a fast-growing, well-diversified leader in the federal services sector.
About SuprTEK
Founded in 1996, SuprTEK specializes in cyber security solutions, software factories / DevSecOps, digital modernization, big data analytics, health IT, and enterprise integrated services for U.S. Federal Agencies, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intelligence Community. For more information about SuprTEK, visit www.suprtek.com or follow us on Twitter @SuprTEK_IT.
About PCI Federal
PCI Federal Services is a growing Tribal federal contracting enterprise providing best-in-class services to the U.S. Federal Government Agencies and the Department of Defense.
About the Poarch Creek Indians
The Poarch Creek Indians is the only federally recognized tribe in Alabama. From hospitality to aerospace, PCI continues to operate in a variety of industries across the world. Read more about the Tribe at poarchcreekindians.org.