George joined Montecito Bank & Trust in July 2016, after over 33 years in the financial services industry. Beginning his banking career with Security Pacific National Bank in Retail and Commercial Banking, George has held various positions at both multi-national and regional financial institutions, including MUFG Union Bank, Santa Barbara Bank & Trust (SBB&T), Pacific Capital Bancorp (PCBC), Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America.

A certified Trust and Financial Advisor, George is a graduate of California State University, Northridge. He is the Chairman Elect of the Western Bankers Association, and serves on numerous boards and committees throughout the region, including the Santa Barbara Zoo, Channel Islands YMCA, CSU Northridge, Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. He is the Board Chair of the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation.