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“We
are thrilled to have someone with Rob’s knowledge and expertise leading
our food and beverage into the 2019 season and beyond,” said Brady Hatfield,
Gamble Sands General Manager. “His professionalism and experience in both
hospitality and the beverage industry make him the perfect candidate to
elevate our food services across the entire resort.”
Wells assumes his role at Gamble Sands after logging decades of experience in the hospitality industry. Most recently, he worked in Seattle for Patron Spirits Company as a state manager, overseeing Washington, Oregon and Alaska (2014-2016). Over a 10-year period (2003-2013), Wells moved up the corporate latter at Bacardi, first as a market manager and field manager in Seattle and finally a regional manager based in Phoenix. Wells spent a spell in Kauai, Hawaii (2002-2003) as the general manager of Keoki Brewing, after bounding the Pacific from Seattle where he worked as the spirits representative for Alaska Distributors, 2001-2002. Other stops in the Seattle included a stretch (1999 to 2000) as owner of Bartamaleo’s Restaurant; he was the assistant general manager of FX McRory’s Restaurant, 1999; he was the bar and dining room manager of Benjamin’s on Lake Union (1997-1999); and from 1992 to 1997, he was the general manager of Palmer’s Bar & Grill. From 1989 to 1992, Wells served the nation as an infantry soldier of the 82nd Airborne, based in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Robert attended Washington State University en route to earning a degree in Criminology from Seattle University in 1994 and in addition, he received a degree in culinary arts from Seattle Central Community College in 1997. About
Gamble Sands
 About Gebbers Farms Gamble Sands is owned by the Gebbers Family, whose Brewster, Wash.-based Gebbers Farms has become one of the top apple growers in the northwestern U.S., and the largest provider of cherries in the world, for two reasons: quality and freshness. With many thousands of acres of engineered orchard and strategically located high up at the base of Washington state’s Cascade Range, the renowned Gebbers family has practiced the art of freshness for well over a century. Gebbers Cattle raises top quality Angus beef in Brewster, using a structured program to continually improve the herd’s genetics and retain carcass data. Gebbers Cattle spend most of their lives within 30 miles from home, enjoying mountain pastures and native range lands during the spring, summer, and late fall months. About
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“I’m
very excited to join the golf industry at such a prestigious golf course,”
said Wells. “I truly appreciate the opportunity to work alongside and learn
from one of the most experienced and successful management teams, as we
elevate the F&B experience for our guests to compliment the golf experience.”
