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Gary W. Marr

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Managing Director at ACCESS Destination Services
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Gary is a seasoned hospitality professional and the Managing Director of Chicagos largest destination management company, ACCESS Destination Services. With a background in marketing from San José State University, he has a proven history of leading large teams and managing multi-million dollar budgets at major hotels like the Hyatt Regency Chicago. People who have worked with him describe him as driven, professional, and enthusiastic.

Beyond his corporate career, Gary demonstrates a strong passion for the arts. He founded Sapere Art, a gallery specifically focused on promoting underrepresented Chicago artists. His entrepreneurial spirit is also evident in his management of social media and marketing to build a significant following for the gallery, showcasing his dedication to supporting the local arts community.

He was the first to introduce table-side entrée choices for guests at banquets while at the Chicago OHare Marriott.

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Destination Management
As Managing Director for ACCESS Destination Services, he is an expert in managing events, tours, and transportation for conventions and meetings in the Chicago area.
Event Sales
His career at Hyatt Regency and Marriott involved leading large-scale event sales, overseeing thousands of annual events and specializing in creative meeting and catering planning.
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Career

Work history

2-2011 - 3-2023
Managing Director
ACCESS Destination Services
4-2009 - 2-2011
Founder, Gallery Director and Believer in Artists
Sapere Art/Intuitive Works
1995 - 2009
Senior Director of Catering
Hyatt Regency Chicago
9-1993 - 11-1995
Director of Catering
Chicago O'Hare Marriott
7-1992 - 9-1993
Managing Director
Marriott's Paper Moon Productions
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Education
Marketing/Advertising
San José State University
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Woodside High School
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