Jeff Hargett BS, BA

As an internationally recognized presenter and advisor, Mr. Jeff Hargett has shared the culture and philosophy of The Ritz-Carlton with over 20,000 professionals. He has almost two decades of service with The Ritz-Carlton and has held the positions of Lead Trainer, Reservations Supervisor, Reservations Manager, Director of Training and Development, and Director of Learning. Jeff was part of the team that led The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company to be recognized as the No. 1 Global Training Organization by Training Magazine in 2007. Jeff has worked with leading organizations around the world and advised them on how to create, refine and enliven organizational cultures focused on service excellence. Due to his background in theater, Jeff is known as an entertaining, personable and professional presenter with exceptional platform skills. He weaves humor and stories throughout his presentations not only to engage his audiences, but also to provide practical and memorable applications of the concepts he is teaching. Jeff’s lengthy stage credits include Harold Hill in The Music Man and Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls. His film credits include Money Train and First Wives Club.