George founded Pacific Global in 1991 with a vision for a company that would provide clients with actively managed, value-oriented investing options and highly responsive, personalized service.  The company originally served as investment manager for the Pacific Advisors family of mutual funds (PAF).  From 1993 to PAF’s dissolution in 2020, George served as Chairman and President of PAF and was portfolio manager of the PAF Small Cap Value Fund, Mid-Cap Value Fund and the equity portion of the Balanced Fund. Since 2001, George has also served as Portfolio Manager for various value-oriented Separately Managed Account (SMA) equity and balanced investment strategies.

George has over 40 years of experience in the financial world. Before establishing Pacific Global, he served as Sr. Vice President of Transamerica Life Companies and President of its broker/dealer. Prior to that, he was Sr. Vice President at Chubb Life America and President of its broker/dealer and mutual fund companies.  At these firms, George managed every aspect of corporate life including mergers and acquisitions, developing new investment and insurance products, corporate turnarounds, and starting new business ventures. 

From his diverse and wide-ranging experience as a high-level corporate executive George brings a unique, in-depth understanding of the intricacies of business management and operations to investment analysis and stock selection.  His sharp and extensive insights into the companies he evaluates, including his thorough understanding of their businesses and industries, go beyond mere financials.

George received a B.S. degree from Geneva College and a M.S. degree from Indiana University.  George is Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Go For Broke National Education Center. He previously served on the Board of Trustees for the Pasadena Playhouse and Geneva College.