Millennium Magazine_17th Ed_Laila Merchant

344 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ENTREPRENEURS Florida for companies of its size in 2023 and 2024 and was presented with a specialty award for exceptional employee engagement. These accolades stand as true testaments to Mr. Mavrookas’ commitment to helping as many individuals as possible. Mr. Mavrookas considers his work ethic, perseverance and commitment to accountability key to his business success, and he is honored to have used his position in the community to create opportunities for others. He is a proud supporter of numerous local charities, including 4KIDS of South Florida, and he partners with Lynn University’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program to offer internships to current students at his organization. Outside his work with Agape Behavioral Healthcare, Mr. Mavrookas is a proud father, and he prizes his ability to maintain a high output while also prioritizing family and his signature philosophy of bringing hospitality to health care. George J. Mavrookas is the chief executive officer and founder of Agape Behavioral Healthcare, a network of treatment facilities specializing in primary mental health and substance abuse disorders. A business development expert with several successful ventures, Mr. Mavrookas’ passion for entrepreneurship was inspired by his family, Greek immigrants who found stability in the United States through restaurant ownership and real estate investment. He holds both a BBA and an MBA from Lynn University. Before entering the health care sector, Mr. Mavrookas followed in his family’s footsteps in the hospitality industry in New Jersey and Florida, where he dedicated many years to helping expand the family portfolio. In 2016, he founded Agape Behavioral Healthcare, combining his business expertise with his dedication to creating positive change for others. In under eight years, Agape Behavioral Healthcare has expanded to four locations, offering a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services with a team of over 100 dedicated employees. The company was named one of the Best Places to Work in South GEORGE J. MAVROOKAS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, FOUNDER Agape Behavioral Healthcare Oakland Park, FL

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