Director of Beverage, Global Operations
Marriott International
Gary Gruver is a accomplished Beverage Director with over two decades of experience in the restaurant and beverage alcohol industry. He currently holds the position of Global Director of Beverage Strategy Marriott International, where he leads beverage programming initiatives for Marriott's 31 brands.
Gruver boasts a successful career, having earned numerous accolades including "Most Popular Bartender in the Nation" and the "America's Choice Award" by Gentlemen's Quarterly (GQ). He is a founding member of the United States Bartender's Guild (USBG) of Kentucky and has served as the Director of Mixology and Spirits Education at Southern Glazer's Wine Spirits. Additionally, he is the founder of the Academy of Spirits & Fine Service of Kentucky.
Aside from his professional endeavors, Gruver owns a bar in Louisville and serves as a senior spirits judge for the San Francisco World Spirits Awards. He currently resides in Las Vegas and cherishes spending time with his family and traveling the world.
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