Andy Hersch

About Andy Hersch

Proven leader with 20+ years of experience building, scaling, and operating hospitality, beverage, and lifestyle brands. I’ve led operations, sales strategy, distribution, and go-to-market execution across startup, growth, and enterprise environments.Most recently, I founded and scaled a CPG beverage company from concept to national distribution, selling over cases in the first year. My background spans executive leadership roles with global hospitality brands, private-equity-backed portfolios, and multi-unit operators, where I’ve driven revenue growth, built high-performing teams, and managed complex P & Ls.I specialize in aligning sales, marketing, and operations to create sustainable growth—whether launching new products or venues, expanding into new markets, or optimizing existing revenue channels. Known for a hands-on leadership style, disciplined execution, and strong partner relationships.Las Vegas | Hospitality • Beverage • CPG • Experiential

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   Drinksparkplug

   Sep 2023 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   Nitrogen-infused ready-to-serve espresso martin

Education

• University of Arizona

  Bachelor's degree

  1992 — 1994

Skills

• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing
• Entertainment
• Food & Beverage
• Pre-Opening
• Nightclub
• Vip
• Yield Management
• Wine
• Resorts
• Menu Development
• Casino Marketing
• Banquets
• Restaurants
• Sponsorship
• Culinary Skills
• Brand Development
• Live Events
• Hiring
• Marketing Strategy
• Process Scheduler
• Hospitality
• Catering
• Micros
• Public Relations
• Food
• Parties
• Concierge Services
• Hospitality Industry
• Online Marketing
• Food Service
• Hotel Management
• Casino
• Nightlife
• Tourism
• Customer Satisfaction
• Fine Dining
• Corporate Events
• Front Office