Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, George received a Bachelor of Science from Wake Forest University and a Masters of Business Administration from Emory University. After graduating, George worked for NCNB Corporation in Charlotte where he held various positions in Funds Management and Investment Banking until he moved to Augusta in 1988 to start Asset Advisors with Norman Wilson.  George served as vice president until leading the firm as president from 2011 to 2025.

George has served as Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Church of The Good Shepherd, President of Child Enrichment, Inc., Chairman of The Board of Child Enrichment Endowment, Inc, and on the Augusta University Medical Center Audit, Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management Committee. He is Past President and Life Member of the Board of Trustees of The Tuttle-Newton Home.

With much more free time now, George enjoys spending time with his family and cycling.