Chad Michael George is a Denver-based hospitality veteran and consultant. He is also the President Colorado Bartenders Guild and the Treasurer of EatDenver, a trade organization of over 300 locally owned bars and restaurants. Born and raised in St. Louis, he moved to Denver in 2012. Chad is a Certified Sommelier, Certified Sherry Wine Specialist and a graduate of the prestigious B.A.R. 5 Day program. Chad's many awards include being the  2016 Food & Wine Magazine’s “Top Mixologists” and a multiple winner of Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence." He was long-time member of the team at Williams and Graham, during which time Williams and Graham was named “Best American Cocktail Bar” at Tales of the Cocktail, as well as being in the Drinks International “Top 50 Bars in the World”. He spends his time training and educating the hospitality industry on all-things beverage and also finance and operations, hoping to further elevate the level of knowledge and service in the hospitality industry. He also enjoys golfing, snow skiing, SCUBA diving and driving too fast.

 

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