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Fawn Weaver

Founder of Grant Sidney

Shelbyville, Tennessee

Overview

Work Experience

  • CEO and Founder

    2016 - Current

    Uncle Nearest is the fastest-growing American whiskey brand of all time and the most awarded American whiskey (which includes the category of Bourbon) of 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

  • Founder & Chief Executive Officer

    2010

    GSI is a private investment company. Owner of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. Minority stakeholder in all other companies.

  • Board Member

    2021

    NYSE: EDR || Member of the Board of Directors, as well as the audit committee. Endeavor is a global entertainment, sports and content company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC.

  • Member

    2020

    Young Presidents Organization (YPO) is the global leadership community of more than 29,000 chief executives in 130 countries who are driven by the belief that the world needs better leaders. Each of our members have achieved significant leadership success at a young age. Combined, they lead businesses and organizations contributing $9 trillion USD in annual revenue. YPO members become better leaders and better people through peer learning and exceptional experiences in an inclusive community of open sharing and trust.

  • Member

    2021

    A Harvard Business School alumni organization for those who have completed the Corporate Director certification through the Executive Education program.

  • Member

    2021

    Black Women on Boards (BWoB) is committed to helping increase the number of Black women on corporate boards GREATLY. Currently, only 4% of Black Women sit on corporate boards. Black Women on Boards (BWoB) members represent governance of corporations with 4.46T (trillion) in market cap

  • Author/Freelance Writer

    2010

    USA Today and New York Times bestselling author. Also a freelance writer for dozens of publications. Weaver has appeared on popular morning and talk television shows across the US and has been interviewed by top morning, talk and radio shows in Canada, U.K., South Africa, Italy, Belgium, Australia, Ireland, Australia, Poland and Spain.

  • General Manager

    2007 - 2010

    DDC is the operator of more than 50 Marriott and Hilton brand hotels throughout the US. Previously held Director of Sales position.

  • Manager

    2004 - 2007

    Viceroy Hotel Group formerly Kor Hotel Group.

  • Minority Partner, Business Manager

    1999 - 2004

    G. Garvin's LLC, operator of G. Garvin's Restaurant (named Top 10 New Restaurants by Los Angeles Magazine) and The Cuisine Specialist. Developed the business plan, secured development and operational funding, and continued on as business manager for first 4 years.

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