Bill Hanson has been promoted to Vice President, Food & Beverage at Davidson Hospitality Group

Creating the optimal guest journey, attention to detail and casually sophisticated service remain cornerstones of Hanson's hospitality philosophy. To provide support and guidance to property leaders, Hanson created financial tools geared toward forecast accuracy and fiscal responsibility. Hanson also orchestrated an enterprise-wide system shift, broadening utilization of a topline analytic tool and developing a company-wide beverage program, which leverages national relationships to ensure best pricing, optimize marketing initiatives and training.

Prior to joining Davidson Hospitality Group, Hanson launched the food and beverage division of MilkBoy as owner/operator. Milkboy started as a recording studio in Philadelphia, PA which parlayed into the opening of a restaurant, bar, coffeehouse, and live music venue. Following the first location's success, a second location in Philadelphia opened on the famed South Street and ultimately a third in College Park, Maryland called Milkboy ArtHouse. Earlier in his career, Hanson led notable operations and openings with Stephen Starr: Buddakan, Alma de Cuba (Chef Douglas Rodriguez and Iron Chef Jose Garces), Continental Midtown and Washington Square (with Chef Marcus Samuelson). Hanson holds a B.A. in Education from Ithaca College.