C. Tate George
President, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board of Directors

As founder of The George Group, C. Tate George personally established the stable and substantial development portfolio of the company that presently exceeds $500 million dollars. His business acumen originated with his degree from the University of Connecticut and his real-world education in Wall Street banking in New York City. Since the founding of The George Group, Mr. George has built esteemed relationships and raised capital in the millions of dollars for an extended variety of clients in the fields of commercial development, real estate development, international finance, as well as the entertainment and sports industries. A first-round NBA draft pick himself, Mr. George's record as a professional athlete is significant, and includes numerous seasons with such teams as the New Jersey Nets, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Continental Basketball League, and several European professional teams. His relationships in professional sports endure and he enjoys serving as a financial mentor to young NBA players. More so, the values that stem from his early career have formed the foundation for the values of The George Group: teamwork, efficient strategy, and the execution of excellence.

Howard Trachtenberg, P.T.
Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Managing Director

Although he can be noted as a pioneer of the development of premier property on New York Harbor and the Hudson River, Howard Trachtenberg brings a range of development and fiduciary experience to the George Group. Getting his start in professional medicine, Mr. Trachtenberg developed two successful nursing homes, namely Lizmora and Liberty House, through their transition to publicly held companies. He served as the Director of New Jersey's Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, servicing over 35,000 patients each year, and was subsequently appointed to the Board of Trustees of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, whose responsibility to the University's five campuses was the management of the over $800 million budget. Mr. Trachtenberg also established The Professional Management Bureau, utilizing his expertise in efficient accounting and billing techniques for the medical profession to develop the systems into a profitable company. On a personal and professional level, Mr. Trachtenberg has always maintained a strong commitment to the physical rehabilitation of children. His work at the Children's Country Home for polio patients and the establishment of a summer camp for handicapped children have provided innovative treatments and dedicated support to families across the country. Mr. Trachtenberg has received numerous honors for his life-long work including appointments to numerous charitable Boards, and a papal blessing from Pope Pius XII.

Michael McEntyre
Head of Urban Development & Strategic Partnerships

With over 20 years of executive level business development experience, Michael is an innovative leader with a proven record of success, and a demonstrated commitment to community partnerships. During the previous year since joining The George Group, Michael has directed efforts which have led to multiple projects that include plans for the development of 500 mix-use, and residential units. As executive vice president, Michael manages urban development projects, and directs the firm’s strategic partnership initiatives.

Prior to joining The George Group, Michael held the position of director of business development for NJ K-12 Architects, one of the largest architectural and planning firms within the state of New Jersey. Michael launched NJ K-12's “It’s All About the Kids” program, and under New Jersey’s “Abbott” school construction program, the firm was awarded construction contracts in excess of $700 million dollars.

Michael is passionate about community service. He has been honored and recognized by many organizations for more than 25 years of volunteerism, mentorship, and public service. Viewed as a role model for aspiring entrepreneurs, Michael has addressed numerous educational, business, and professional associations. He is proud to have appeared as a guest speaker at Bucks County Community College, Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE), Mercer County Community College, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and NJ ACE (Architecture, Construction, & Engineering) Mentorship Program. Michael has appeared as a featured guest on the following television networks, and radio stations: KYW, channel 3, Philadelphia, PA, WCVB, channel 5 Boston, MA, News 12, NJ, the BBC, PBS, and WTTM talk radio.