George C. Gaines ’51

George was born in Fayetteville, W.Va., and graduated from Lawrenceville. At Princeton, he majored in Modern Languages, was a member of Cottage Club, and was on the crew team. He roomed with Chuck DeVoe ’52, Dick Kazmaier ’52, John Laupheimer ’52, Dean W. Mathey ’50, John McGillicuddy ’52, Ernest Montgomery, Henry Sailer ’50, and George Stevens ’52.

After graduation, George earned a law degree from the University of Virginia and was the fourth consecutive generation in his family to practice law. In time, he entered the business world and became VP and European manager for General Mills Corp. Ultimately, he founded his own management consulting firm, Executive Partners International Corp. (EPIC).

George died after a brief illness Feb. 3, 2025, at his home in Philo, Calif. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Mary Moore; and children Caroline, George Jr., Meg, Mary ’80, Jim, and Christian.