Bill McKinney Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats
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Bill McKinney Jeopardy Contestant Profile
Bill McKinney is currently the Regional Vice President of Restaurants, Bars, & Events at IHG Hotels & Resorts Luxury & Lifestyle, based in San Diego, California. He began this role in July 2024 and has held it for 6 months. Before this, McKinney was the Director of Concept Development at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants from February 2022 to July 2024, where he worked across the United States. He also served as the Director of Restaurants, Bars, & Events at Alila Hotels in Encinitas, California, from September 2020 to February 2022. His long tenure with Kimpton Hotels also includes a role as Regional Director of Operations in San Diego County, California, from January 2006 to September 2020.
McKinney completed his education at the University of New Hampshire, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from 1999 to 2003. His professional skills are extensive and include concept development, team leadership, financial analysis, project management, food and beverage management, revenue forecasting, hospitality, and revenue analysis.
He originally hails from Boston, Massachusetts, but now resides in San Diego, California. McKinney’s professional journey indicates a strong background in hospitality management, particularly in the luxury sector, where he has developed a keen insight into operational excellence and innovation within hotel restaurants and bars.
| Name | Bill McKinney |
| Location & Residence | Originally from Boston, Massachusetts; currently resides in San Diego, California, United States |
| Profession & Jobs | Regional Vice President of Restaurants, Bars, & Events at IHG Hotels & Resorts Luxury & Lifestyle |
| Gender & Sex | Male |
| Age & Date of Birth | 44, Born 1980 |
| Nationality & Ethnicity | American |
| Education & School | Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of New Hampshire, 1999-2003 |
| Relationships (Married/Dating/Sexuality) & Family | |
| Biography & More Details | Bill McKinney has worked extensively in hospitality, particularly in luxury hotel restaurants and bars. He has progressed from roles in operations to concept development, demonstrating leadership and a passion for innovation in the hospitality industry. |
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Bill McKinney Jeopardy Results
| Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 12 December 2024 | Bill McKinney Originally Boston, Massachusetts VP of Restaurants & Bars 3 Day Winnings of $46,800 Final Score: $2,400 Round 2 Score: $6,400 Round 1 Score: $4,000 | Ashley Chan Lewisville, Texas Publicist Winning Score: $15,600 Round 2 Score: $15,600 Round 1 Score: $6,000 | Alex Cousins Buffalo, New York Writer & Editor Final Score: $5,199 Round 2 Score: $5,800 Round 1 Score: $600 |
| Wednesday, 11 December 2024 | Bill McKinney Originally Boston, Massachusetts VP of Restaurants & Bars 2 Day Winnings of $28,000 Winning Score: $18,800 Round 2 Score: $14,800 Round 1 Score: $5,400 | Molly LeBlanc New Orleans, Louisiana Administrative Assistant Final Score: $4,000 Round 2 Score: $2,000 Round 1 Score: $3,600 | Sam Nguyen Hyattsville, Maryland Tax Accountant Final Score: $4,001 Round 2 Score: $3,200 Round 1 Score: $1,200 |
| Tuesday, 10 December 2024 | Bill McKinney Originally Boston, Massachusetts VP of Restaurants & Bars 1 Day Winnings of $22,000 Winning Score: $6,000 Round 2 Score: $12,000 Round 1 Score: $4,000 | Sara Walker Originally Brighton, Michigan Family & Sports Medicine Physician Final Score: $5,602 Round 2 Score: $8,800 Round 1 Score: $4,800 | Dan Sand Originally Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Law Student Final Score: $1 Round 2 Score: $7,800 Round 1 Score: $2,000 |
| Monday, 9 December 2024 | Dave Bond West Henrietta, New York Retired Grant Writer 2 Day Winnings of $51,400 Final Score: $5,600 Round 2 Score: $10,600 Round 1 Score: $2,600 | Bill McKinney Originally Boston, Massachusetts VP of Restaurants & Bars Winning Score: $22,000 Round 2 Score: $22,000 Round 1 Score: $7,000 | Lisa O’Donnell Vienna, Virginia ESL Teacher Final Score: $1 Round 2 Score: $6,800 Round 1 Score: $4,600 |