Following an extensive multi-month search, the Sports Car Club of America™ has hired Jonathan Winker as its Director of Information Technology.

“Jon brings more than 15 years of progressive IT leadership experience, with extensive expertise in cybersecurity, network infrastructure, business continuity, disaster recovery, and enterprise technology strategy to his role at the SCCA,” said SCCA® President and CEO Mike Cobb. “Throughout his career, he has successfully led complex technology operations, overseen multi-company IT environments, managed critical security initiatives, and partnered closely with executive leadership teams and boards of directors to align technology investments with organizational objectives.”

Joining the Armed Forces after high school, Winker became a U.S. Army infantryman. He deployed to Iraq in 2009 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. About 11 months into his deployment, he was involved in an accident that resulted in him losing his left leg below the knee; he then medically retired from the Army in 2011. Following his military service, he built a career in information technology, beginning as an IT intern and advancing to Director of Infrastructure and Security for OwnersEdge, a mid-market ESOP holding company.

His time recovering from the injury rekindled his passion for cars and motorsports, ultimately taking him to the Skip Barber Racing School where he obtained his SCCA Competition License.

A Milwaukee Region SCCA member since 2018, Winker has become an active leader in the motorsport community through his involvement with various racing organizations and driver development programs. He also co-founded the Resilience Racing Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing adaptive motorsports technologies and expanding opportunities in motorsports for disabled veterans.

All of this has given Winker a unique appreciation for the mission and culture of the SCCA.

"I've spent years building and leading technology teams professionally, while much of my personal time has been dedicated to motorsports and the communities that make it possible,” said Winker. “The chance to bring those experiences together at the SCCA and contribute to an organization I care deeply about is incredibly exciting."

Winker's first day as SCCA's Director of Information Technology was Oct. 1, 2026, with him attending the Mission Foods SCCA National Championship Runoffs® at Road America. He will report directly to Cobb and work closely with SCCA leadership to support technology strategy and future growth.