George is a partner at the firm and enjoys twelve years of private equity investment and advisory experience.  He is currently Chairman of the Board of Marianna Beauty Holdings, Inc., and also sits on the Board of Directors of Keystone Air & Drill Supply Co. George is responsible for all aspects of the investment process at Harren, including the sourcing and evaluation of acquisition candidates, the financing and execution of transactions, and the oversight of existing portfolio investments.

George has gained valuable operating experience through his work with Harren portfolio companies. Following the unexpected death of the Company's president, he assumed an on-site leadership role at Virginia Explosives & Drilling Company. He also spent significant time on site at Texas DAR Enterprises in the absence of a chief financial officer. George has been closely involved in all aspects of Harren's investments in Marianna Beauty Holdings, Keystone Air & Drill Supply Co., Smith Mountain Industries (Virginia Candle Company), Texas DAR Enterprises, and Virginia Explosives & Drilling Company.  Projects included comprehensive strategic and operational assessments, execution support for strategic acquisitions, ERP system implementation, inventory reduction initiatives, development of standard operating procedures, and recruiting of senior management personnel.

Prior to joining Harren in 2001, George started his career in the Leveraged Finance / Financial Sponsors Group of Credit Suisse First Boston, a leading global investment bank in New York, where he participated in various advisory assignments and raised over $28 billion in capital for clients in a variety of industries. 

George received a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude from the Williams School of Commerce at Washington and Lee University, where he was elected Omicron Delta Kappa and Beta Gamma Sigma. 

George currently serves as President of the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Washington and Lee University Alumni Association and as a member of his church's Parish Council.  He is a member and former officer of the Monticello Chapter of AHEPA, an international philanthropic organization.  George is also active in local and state political organizations and campaigns, including a completed term as an executive committee officer of the local unit of a major national political party.

In his free time, George is an avid sports fan and political observer, plays recreational ice hockey and sings. He and his wife, Amanda, are active canine rescue advocates and enjoy spending time outdoors with their two Bernese Mountain Dogs and one Dachshund.

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George is a partner at the firm and enjoys twelve years of private equity investment and advisory experience.  He is currently Chairman of the Board of Marianna Beauty Holdings, Inc., and also sits on the Board of Directors of Keystone Air & Drill Supply Co. George is responsible for all aspects of the investment process at Harren, including the sourcing and evaluation of acquisition candidates, the financing and execution of transactions, and the oversight of existing portfolio investments.

George has gained valuable operating experience through his work with Harren portfolio companies. Following the unexpected death of the Company's president, he assumed an on-site leadership role at Virginia Explosives & Drilling Company. He also spent significant time on site at Texas DAR Enterprises in the absence of a chief financial officer. George has been closely involved in all aspects of Harren's investments in Marianna Beauty Holdings, Keystone Air & Drill Supply Co., Smith Mountain Industries (Virginia Candle Company), Texas DAR Enterprises, and Virginia Explosives & Drilling Company.  Projects included comprehensive strategic and operational assessments, execution support for strategic acquisitions, ERP system implementation, inventory reduction initiatives, development of standard operating procedures, and recruiting of senior management personnel.

Prior to joining Harren in 2001, George started his career in the Leveraged Finance / Financial Sponsors Group of Credit Suisse First Boston, a leading global investment bank in New York, where he participated in various advisory assignments and raised over $28 billion in capital for clients in a variety of industries. 

George received a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude from the Williams School of Commerce at Washington and Lee University, where he was elected Omicron Delta Kappa and Beta Gamma Sigma. 

George currently serves as President of the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Washington and Lee University Alumni Association and as a member of his church's Parish Council.  He is a member and former officer of the Monticello Chapter of AHEPA, an international philanthropic organization.  George is also active in local and state political organizations and campaigns, including a completed term as an executive committee officer of the local unit of a major national political party.

In his free time, George is an avid sports fan and political observer, plays recreational ice hockey and sings. He and his wife, Amanda, are active canine rescue advocates and enjoy spending time outdoors with their two Bernese Mountain Dogs and one Dachshund.

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