Rande Gerber
Rande Gerber | |
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| Born | April 27, 1962 Hewlett, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Co-founder of Casamigos Tequila, creator of Midnight Oil, Caliche Rum, and the Gerber Group |
| Spouse | Cindy Crawford (m. 1998) |
| Children | 2, including Kaia Gerber and Presley Gerber |
Rande Gerber (born April 27, 1962) is an American entrepreneur recognized for co-founding the tequila brand Casamigos alongside actor George Clooney and businessman Mike Meldman. He is also the creator of several nightlife ventures including Midnight Oil, Caliche Rum, and the Gerber Group, which oversees an international collection of restaurants, bars, and lounges. Gerber is married to model Cindy Crawford and is the father of models Kaia and Presley Gerber.
Early life
Born to Jordan Gerber and Ellen Peckman, Gerber has roots tracing back to Russian-Jewish heritage. He grew up in Hewlett, New York, completed his studies at Hewlett High School in 1980, and obtained a bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of Arizona.
Career
The Gerber Group inaugurated its initial establishment, The Whiskey bar, located within New York City's Paramount Hotel theater district in 1991. In 2013, Gerber collaborated with George Clooney to introduce Casamigos Tequila to the market. By June 2017, Diageo purchased Casamigos for $700 million upfront, with an additional potential payment of $300 million based on future results.
In January 2019, Gerber joined forces with Michael Meldman, Jeff Shell, and Jay Sures to acquire Nate 'n Al of Beverly Hills, ensuring the continued operation of this landmark deli.
Personal life
On May 29, 1998, Gerber wed model Cindy Crawford. They have two children: Presley Walker (born 1999) and Kaia Jordan (born 2001), both of whom have established careers in modeling. In August 2021, the family sold their residence in Trousdale Estates, Beverly Hills, for close to $13.5 million.