Jeff Hugger

Jeff Hugger has a diverse background in the hospitality industry. Jeff started their career at the Millennium Hotel Minneapolis, where they worked as the Director of Catering from 1992 to 2000. In this role, they managed a team and ran the catering department.

Following that, Jeff worked at the Grand Hotel Minneapolis from 2000 to 2002 as the Director of Catering/Convention Services. Here, they oversaw a salesperson and assistant in managing an event space and implemented office procedures and a sales and catering computer system.

Next, Jeff joined the Handlery Hotel and Resort as the Director of Sales and Marketing from 2002 to 2011. In this position, they had various responsibilities, such as overseeing the Reservations Manager, Director of Catering, Sales Managers, and an assistant. Jeff successfully increased the Average Daily Rate (ADR) following a renovation and implemented a sales strategy that resulted in a new account base.

Currently, Jeff Hugger works at the University of San Diego as the Director of Operations and Events, a position they assumed in 2011.

Jeff Hugger received their Culinary Degree from Saint Paul Vocational College from 1985 to 1987. Prior to that, they attended St. Cloud State University's Herberger Business School from 1983 to 1985, and obtained an Associate in Arts Degree in Business from Hibbing Community College from 1981 to 1983.