Gary Hernbroth is an award-winning professional speaker, business coach and author who has inspired audiences and organizations from diverse industries since 1995. Recognized as one of the leading voices in the hospitality and meetings industry, he was honored by Connect Meetings as one of the Top 15 over 50 Professionals in the Events Industry, and by Smart Meetings as a Best of the Stage Industry Expert. His acclaimed book Twist the Familiar (ALIVE Books, 2024) was Amazon's number one Top New Release in its category.

He founded Training for Winners as a natural evolution from his 17 years in luxury hotel sales and management for Westin, Fairmont and Park Lane Hotels International. His client list includes associations, companies, private and public sector organizations of all sizes and industries, hospitality businesses and over 40 destinations across the US.

Gary is a graduate of the School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University, where he currently serves as chairman of the board and past president of the School’s alumni association. He loves playing golf with family and friends, traveling, supporting his favorite sports teams, and kicking back to classic rock and pop music.