He arrived at Princeton from the Choate School. He roomed with Joe Fischer, Patrick Picard, and Ken Lieberman, and was a member of Charter Club. He married his girlfriend Susie junior year, and together they roomed at the club as newlyweds. He graduated with a degree in aeronautical engineering and then attended MIT, where he earned a master’s degree in naval architecture.
Upon graduation from MIT, George was hired by C&C Yachts in Ontario. Frustrated with the slow adoption of new design technologies, George moved to Annapolis to start a consulting business serving racing yacht designers worldwide. He expanded his proprietary suite of software and assisted in the design of many types of vessels, including sailing yachts and multiple America’s Cup contenders. Later he played a key role in the hull design of U.S. Navy destroyers and frigates. He was the founder or partner in four successful companies.
George was an accomplished sailor himself, and an excellent guitarist and singer. Despite his brilliant intellect and numerous accomplishments, he was humble, soft-spoken, thoughtful, and judicious with his words. He enjoyed good times and loved his family deeply. He was a wonderful father, a loving husband, a caring son, and a dear friend to many of us, and he will be sadly missed.
The Class of 1973 extends its condolences to his wife, Susie; his children Jen, Christian, and Josh and their spouses; his grandchildren Grace, Emma, and Rowan; his sister Ann; and to his mother Mary Ann.