Nationality American | Organization founded Geo Group | |
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Full Name George Christopher Zoley Born February 7, 1950 (age 67) ( 1950-02-07 ) Florina, Greece Alma mater Florida Atlantic UniversityNova Southeastern University Salary US$ 4,316,797 (total compensation, 2014) Education | ||
George Christopher Zoley (born February 7, 1950) is a Greek-born American businessman, the chairman, chief executive officer, and founder of the GEO Group, which manages prisons and jails in the United States and internationally.
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Early life
George Christopher Zoley was born in Florina, Greece on February 7, 1950.
Zoley holds both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in Public Administration from Florida Atlantic University, and a doctorate in Public Administration from Nova Southeastern University.
Career
Zoley established The GEO Group as a division of The Wackenhut Corporation in 1984 when the company was named Wackenhut Corrections Corporation. Prior to founding the GEO Group, he served as manager, director, and vice president of government services at Wackenhut.
Philanthropy
Zoley is a former chairman, and current member of the board of trustees at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). He also served as chair of the FAU Presidential Search Committee and is a member of the FAU Foundation Board of Directors.
Zoley has received an Ellis Island Medal of Honor.