Jay Rowe

Jay Rowe is an experienced professional in public operations and event management, currently serving as Vice President of Public Operations at Brookgreen Gardens since January 2011. Rowe has a robust background that includes roles such as Director of Public Operations and Manager of Volunteer Services at Brookgreen Gardens, and a Business Etiquette Columnist for Coastal Business Life Magazine. Other notable experiences include serving as Sales Manager at Springmaid Beach Resort, Owner of J Rowe Events and Weddings, and Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Horry-Georgetown Technical College. Rowe’s early career encompassed management roles in food and beverage service, education, and program coordination related to agriculture and political campaigns. Rowe holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education from Clemson University.