Before joining Florida Medicaid in 2001, George held numerous positions for the Eckerd Corporation. Most notably, he held the positions of Regional Pharmacy Operations Manager, Director of Brand Pharmaceutical Purchasing, Director of Managed Care Development, and Director of Clinical Services. His responsibilities included the pharmacy operations of 300 drug stores, purchasing and inventory of brand pharmaceuticals, negotiation of managed care contracts, and creation of clinical programs.
He is a member of the Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy Advisory Board, Florida Pharmacy Association, and Rho Chi Honor Society, and he served on the American Pharmacist Association Benchmarking Steering Committee, American Pharmacist Association STAT Committee, and JAPHA Editorial Advisory Board. He has also served on the Florida Department of Health Drug Therapy Task Force. George graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from Samford University.
George is based in Tallahassee, FL. His hobbies include golf and music, especially playing his guitar and Hofner Beatle bass! He also loves spending time with his wife Caralleen, his four children, two step-children, four grandchildren, and his sweet little puppy, Lexy.