George joined the Darling Fibers team in May 2022 as the company’s first-ever Chief Sustainability Officer. He has more than 25 years of experience in the sustainability field and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. 
 
Prior to joining the Darling Fibers team, George served as Amazon's Head of Circular Economy. He is currently a board member with Green Business Certification Inc. and the International Interior Design Association and serves on the Trane Technologies Advisory Council for Sustainability. He formerly served as Chair of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and as a board member with Second Nature.
 
A native of Opelika, Alabama, George received a bachelor's degree from Morehouse College. He was an English major and became interested in sustainability after learning about systems thinking at a Natural Step Conference in 1993. George also holds the LEED Accredited Professional credential from USGBC. In 2018, he was a USGBC Leadership Award recipient for his tireless commitment to the green building movement and was honored with the inaugural Green Step People Award.  In 2020, he was recognized as a Living Future Hero.
 
George lives in Columbia, South Carolina and enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.