Baker Ballew is an Auburn alumnus who has always viewed hospitality as more than an industry. To him, it is about how you treat people, how you lead, and the kind of impact you leave behind. A graduate of Auburn’s Hospitality program, Baker has spent the past fifteen years building a career in the beverage industry, leading with both ambition and heart.
After graduation, Baker joined Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, where he spent the next fourteen years in a series of executive leadership roles, developing deep expertise in launching and scaling brands, building teams, and driving growth. In 2025, he stepped away to apply that experience in a new arena, joining Dual Drinks as Chief Sales Officer, where he is helping to build the company’s commercial foundation and shape its long-term growth strategy.
Baker remains closely connected to Auburn through the industry advisory board for the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management. He is proud to support the next generation of students and grateful for the Auburn community that helped shape both his career and his values.