Jay D. Bush

Jay D. Bush, CPC, is an accomplished hospitality professional with extensive experience in food and beverage management and operations. Currently serving as a Franchise Owner-Partner-Recruiter at Gecko Hospitality since 2021, Bush previously held the position of Director of Food and Beverage at Great Wolf Lodge from November 2019 to August 2021. Bush's career encompasses a range of leadership roles at Hilton Worldwide, including General Manager and Regional Director of Food and Beverage, spanning nearly two decades from 2000 to 2018. Earlier in the career, Bush worked at Marriott Hotels from January 1984 to August 1999, holding various management positions. Bush's educational background includes studies at the University of Oregon and Washington State University.