61 Millennium - Twentieth Edition 60 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine BUSINESS, FINANCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP investment and retirement plan consulting to corporate boards and executive teams. As an expert in his field, Mr. Gerber has written more than 50 articles on insurance, data privacy and cyber risk management. Throughout his career, Mr. Gerber has operated in executive roles leading projects in health care, national security, investment management, educational services and the protection of the United States retirement system. His experience spans public and private sectors, facilitating company consolidations, international expansions, mergers and acquisitions, fund raises and IPOs, and highimpact, high-return technology investment. He has delivered notable outcomes at Presage Technologies, SimSpace Corporation, IronNet Inc., WorldStrides and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. Mr. Gerber serves on the board of trustees for the Tudor Place Foundation and has chaired the finance, audit and retirement committees at the Washington National Cathedral and other notable nonprofits. At the onset of his career, he earned a BSE in mechanical and aerospace engineering at Princeton University in 1982, and in 1989, he achieved an MBA in finance and operations at the Harvard Business School. As a lifelong learner, he recently received a CISSP certification in information systems security. Reflecting on his career, Mr. Gerber is particularly proud of the proactive initiative in real-time information sharing across major electric utilities, which enables them to better protect the U.S. against increasingly dangerous cyberattacks. In the coming years, he plans to dedicate his attention to providing more frictionless health care delivery, advising individual companies, and helping secure the nation’s future. He lives in Fort Myers, Florida, alongside his lovely wife, Ann, and has two fantastic children. James C. Gerber is a proven leader in the field of finance and cutting-edge technology, having accrued more than three decades of practiced expertise. He currently serves as the chief financial officer of Presage Technologies, a leading provider in contactless health solutions. Furthermore, since 2009, he has served as the managing director of Vallaris Advisors, a company providing cybersecurity, JAMES C. GERBER MANAGING DIRECTOR, VALLARIS ADVISORS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRESAGE TECHNOLOGIES Fort Myers, FL BUSINESS, FINANCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP Gregory T. George is a tradesman and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience to his credit. Specializing in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), he has excelled as the owner of two successful businesses. In 2013, he became the owner of Fort Worth Heat & Air Inc., a contracting company handling commercial heat and air projects, including new builds, installations, repairs and routine service. Additionally, in 2015, he took on ownership of Trebor Contract Services, a facilities maintenance company. As a business owner, Mr. George oversees his employees, service trucks and in-house dispatchers. Furthermore, he ensures smooth communication, manages company meetings and sales, and helps on project sites when his team requires additional support. After finishing high school, Mr. George began his career working for Tomtom Grocery Store and attended trade school for HVAC. He ultimately became a licensed contractor and earned an HVAC-A license, after which point he sought new opportunities to expand his expertise in the field as a service technician. Mr. George takes pride in his work and emphasizes how integrity and a strong drive to do the right thing are key to the trades. Likewise, he places special emphasis on the value of financial literacy and character building. As a part of his commitment to mentoring young professionals in the building trades and cultivating excellence in future generations, Mr. George remains active in trade school and vocational training recruitment efforts for high school students. To commemorate his achievements as a leader in his local trade community, Mr. George has been featured in various media outlets, including Westside Living Magazine. He also received a cover feature for the Dallas-Fort Worth area edition of Construction News. In light of his accomplishments, Mr. George credits his success to his desire to maintain his values and overcome challenges. He is also immensely grateful to his wife for her unwavering positivity and encouragement. GREGORY T. GEORGE OWNER Fort Worth Heat & Air Inc., Trebor Contract Services Fort Worth, TX
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