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Benjamin McCarney serves as the General Manager at Kessler Collection since July 2020 and is a Partner at Bridges & Bourbon since June 2019. Previously, McCarney held positions as Director of Operations and Director of Food and Beverage at Concord Hospitality Enterprises from August 2019 to July 2020 and at Kessler Collection from April 2018 to August 2019, respectively. McCarney also worked as Director of Food and Beverage for PGA TOUR from August 2015 to April 2018, overseeing the food and beverage department at TPC Summerlin and creating the national beverage program for the TPC Network. Prior experience includes serving as General Manager for Gerber Group from January 2009 to August 2015, managing multiple properties, and as Bar Manager for Sutra Lounge ATL from October 2005 to July 2009, where McCarney developed an inventory system to improve cost tracking. Earlier career included a role as Mortgage Banker at Berkshire Capital from August 2004 to September 2005. Educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from Michigan State University and Level I Certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers.