Gregory Howard

Gregory Howard has a diverse work experience that spans over two decades. Gregory is currently working at CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective, where they hold the position of Director On-Premise Chain National Accounts. Prior to this role, they worked as a National Account Manager On-Premise at the same company.

Before joining CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective, Gregory worked at Yard House Restaurants for a significant period. Gregory started as the Manager of Beverage in November 2005 and later became the Director of Beverage Strategy in November 2014. In this role, they were responsible for creating beverage strategies and comprehensive programs to maximize sales potential. Gregory worked closely with other teams to establish standards for beverage training, restaurant display templates, and beverage merchandising. Additionally, they managed the wine and beverage menu to ensure it was appealing to the target audience while maximizing sales and margin potential. Gregory's tenure at Yard House Restaurants ended in January 2018.

Prior to Yard House, Gregory worked at Chili's as a Manager from March 2002 to August 2005. Gregory also held a managerial position at Hof's Hut Restaurants from February 2000 to February 2002.

Overall, Gregory Howard has a solid background in the beverage industry, with extensive experience in creating beverage strategies, managing national accounts, and overseeing restaurant operations.

Gregory Howard completed their undergraduate work in Fine Art - Drawing & Painting from Long Beach City College, where they studied from 1993 to 1996. In addition to their formal education, Gregory also obtained several certifications. In 2018, they became a PROFITS Key Account Leadership Professional through Learning Evolution, LLC. In 2015, they obtained an Introductory Sommelier certification from The Court of Master Sommeliers. In 2012, Gregory achieved certification as a Certified Beer Server from the Cicerone Certification Program.