Mike McGinn Jr.

Mike McGinn Jr. is an experienced professional in event management and food service, currently serving as Product Director at SBR Events Group since November 2017. In this role, Mike develops marketing materials, coordinates logistics across departments, and manages employee training and safety initiatives. Previous roles include Food and Beverage Manager at Kinzie Hotel, where responsibilities involved enhancing banquet services and implementing standard operating procedures, and Catering Project Manager at SBR Events Group, focusing on vendor coordination and client communication. Earlier experience at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as a Learning Assistant and a Special Events Intern further solidified foundational skills in inventory management and event planning. Mike holds a degree in Food Science & Human Nutrition, specializing in Hospitality Administration/Management, from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.