Penn National Gaming Inc., owner of Penn National Race Course and Charles Town Races as well as several casinos, has appointed Jordan Savitch, former iMedium Inc. vice president, as senior vice president and general counsel.

"Having spent a considerable portion of my professional career working with high-growth organizations, I was attracted to Penn National Gaming by its demonstrated record of success, the quality of its management team, and its commitment to future growth," Savitch said. "This is an exciting time for Penn National. I am pleased to be joining the Penn National team and look forward to utilizing my expertise to help the company continue to achieve its growth objectives."

Savitch earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Vermont, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1987 and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He received his law degree from Harvard Law School in 1991.