With over 25 years of leadership experience in the hospitality industry, Dr. Hertz holds an outstanding track record in a variety of leadership positions in restaurant food & beverage, on premise and off premise catering, hotel rooms division, and private clubs.

Additionally, Dr. Hertz is experienced in managing accounting and human resources in hospitality operations.

Dr. Hertz is a professor of hospitality management at a distinguished Tier 1 research state university in Florida and is deeply involved in research and concept development of teaching methodologies and cultivating a successful learning environment.

Dr. Hertz earned his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University, an M.B.A. with a concentration in Entrepreneurship from Nova Southeastern University, and a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from Florida International University.

He resides in Fort Lauderdale, FL and appreciates the tropical climate.