Michael Edward Hurst

Background

Hurst, Michael Edward was born on July 8, 1931 in Milwaukee. Son of Leslie Mark and Jean (Devlin) Hurst.

Education

Bachelor magna cum laude, Michigan State University, 1953. Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1954. Postgraduate, American University, 1956—1959.

Career

Assistant to 1st vice president Marriott Corporation, Washington, 1956—1959. Executive vice president Win Schuler's, Inc., Marshall, Michigan, 1959—1969. Instructor School Hotel and Restaurant Management, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1959—1969.

President Don the Beachcomber, Pacific Palisades, California, 1970—1972. Vice president, general manager, founding partner Marina Bay Hotel & Club, Miami, Florida, 1972—1979. Professor School Hospitality Management, Florida International University, Miami, since 1972.

Owner 15th St. Fisheries Restaurant, Fort Lauderdale, since 1980. Director Mr. Steak, Inc., Denver, 1972—1980. Consultant, speaker in field.

Member Governor's Council Tourism, Florida, 1977—1981. Served with Quartermaster Corps United States Army, 1954-1956.

Achievements

• Michael Edward Hurst has been listed as a noteworthy restaurant executive, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with Quartermaster Corps., United States Army, 1954-1956. Member National Restaurant Association (educational foundation 1987, board directors), Florida Restaurant Association (director), National Institute Foodservice Industry (director.1984-1987), Florida International University Faculty. Club: Marina Bay.

Connections

Married Ann Loraine Bangerter Hurst, February 25, 1955. Children: Christopher, Catherine, Martha, Eleanor, Andrew.

Father:

Leslie Mark Hurst

Mother:

Jean (Devlin) Hurst

Spouse:

Ann Loraine Bangerter Hurst

child:

Martha Hurst

child:

Andrew Hurst

child:

Eleanor Hurst

child:

Christopher Hurst

child:

Catherine Hurst