Gabe Solomon

Gabe Solomon began their career in 1991 when they joined the U.S. Coast Guard as a Lieutenant. During their time in the Coast Guard, they gained valuable leadership, organizational and operational skills and had the opportunity to travel extensively. In 2004, they began working as a Brand Manager at The Hershey Company. In 2008, they joined Darden Restaurants as Director, where they led the strategy of all external guest touchpoints and managed agency relationships. In 2013, they became President of Mertzcrew at Joe Mertz Production Consulting, LLC, where they are responsible for bringing the best solutions and technology to rental companies, producers and freelancers in live-events, AV installation and theatrical services.

Gabe Solomon has a Bachelor of Science in Operations Research from the US Coast Guard Academy, which they obtained between 1993 and 1997. Gabe also holds an MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, which they earned between 2002 and 2004.