Richard George

BA '76 (Political Science)(Pi Kappa Alpha)

DeLand, FL

Richard C. "Rich" George began his public career as a Stetson Intern, serving in key management positions as a Volusia County government administrator in Central Florida with an emphasis on growth management and public land acquisition. His last government position was as Seminole County's Deputy County Administrator.

In 1988, R. George & Associates Inc. was established; a DeLand-based company that designs and builds out libraries, media centers, computer centers and specialized spaces. In addition to serving as consultants around the country, R. George & Associates has completed the build-out of more than 1,500 projects in Florida, including the expansion and renovation of Stetson's duPont-Ball Library and the Stetson College of Law Library. The company continues to thrive under new ownership.

George has served on the Stetson Greek Alumni Advisory Board and the College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Board as well as serving in various active roles with the Museum of Florida Art in DeLand. George was elected to the Board of Trustees in May 2012, chaired the Facilities Management Committee for three years, and continues to serve in several different advisory capacities on behalf of Stetson’s Students.