Greg George
President/CEO at Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Western Michigan Chapter- Claim this Profile
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Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Western Michigan Chapter
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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President/CEO
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Jul 2022 - Present
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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Mackinac Center for Public Policy
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Legislative Affairs
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Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
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State Affairs and Health Policy Advisor
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Apr 2020 - Dec 2020
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Organized Kleos
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Advertising Services
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Policy and Communications Specialist
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Feb 2015 - Jul 2022
Lansing, Michigan Area Full-service, state- and nationally-based research, government affairs, and communications firm. Clients include Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina, Michigan Council of Charter School Authorizers, The Pioneer Institute, The Philanthropy Roundtable, and The Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Projects and policy expertise including, but not limited to, the following: education, health care, welfare, federal disability, and workforce.
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Philanthropy Roundtable
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Researcher
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Dec 2020 - Jan 2021
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Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research
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United States
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Think Tanks
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Researcher
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Jul 2020 - Dec 2020
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Center for Truth in Science
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Researcher
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Sep 2020 - Oct 2020
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Foundation for Government Accountability
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Research Fellow
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Jun 2018 - Jul 2020
Served as primary author of various policy papers, public comments, and memos for various welfare, health care, workforce, and disability policy publications. Worked with lobbyists and lawmakers in numerous states on legislative drafting issues. Part of development closing team for successful six- and seven-figure donor asks.
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Senior Research Fellow
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Jan 2018 - May 2018
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Philanthropy Roundtable
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Researcher
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Mar 2020 - Mar 2020
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Michigan House of Representatives
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Legislative Offices
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100 - 200 Employee
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Policy Advisor
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Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Lansing, Michigan Area Served as policy advisor to various legislative and budget committees. Researched and wrote policy analyses for House leadership, members, and staff. Worked with legislative drafters to finalize and amend proposed legislation. Attended and organized workgroup meetings on various policy proposals with outside stakeholders.
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Legislative Director
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Jan 2017 - Jul 2017
Managed in office legislative drafting and co-sponsorship process. Researched and wrote policy responses to constituents. Assisted with House committee agendas. Drafted press releases, co-sponsorship memos, and emails and letters to constituents. Attended in-district office hours for the representative.
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Michigan Freedom Fund
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Government Relations Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications and Research Director
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Jul 2015 - Dec 2016
Lansing, Michigan Area Tracked and researched legislation. Wrote memos for lawmakers and executive staff regarding positions on legislation. Maintained advocacy database, produced weekly newsletters, blog posts, and social media content. Evaluated and implemented new grassroots advocacy software to educate supporters and impact legislation.
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Michigan Council of Charter School Authorizers
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Education Administration Programs
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Freelance Communications Advisor
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Mar 2015 - Oct 2016
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National Charter Schools Institute
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United States
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Marketing Consultant
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Jun 2016 - Sep 2016
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Parents for Educational Freedom of North Carolina
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Marketing and Communications Consultant
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Jun 2015 - Jan 2016
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National Charter Schools Institute
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United States
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Marketing Consultant
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Oct 2015 - Oct 2015
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MAPSA
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United States
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advocacy Coordinator
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Nov 2013 - Apr 2015
Lansing, Michigan Area Wrote email activations to members and supporters. Worked as part of a team to define the narrative for policy agenda. Met with current and newly elected lawmakers to discuss policy issues: funding equity, parental choice, and results-focused accountability. Developed grassroots strategy to strengthen our relationship with parents, students, and schools. Presented at the 2014 Innovators in Education conference on PR and social media. Maintained all of the organization’s social media accounts.
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Campaign Manager
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Jan 2014 - Aug 2014
Branch and Hillsdale County Knocked on over 7,000 constituent doors where we were able to discuss issues first hand with constituents from all demographics and backgrounds. Helped produce, edit, and distribute all campaign literature and press statements. Participated in town halls and other campaign events across both Branch and Hillsdale County. Organized volunteers for parades. Maintained social media accounts and website.
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Americans for Prosperity
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United States
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Government Affairs Associate
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Jan 2012 - Nov 2013
Lansing, Michigan Area Researched and tracked state legislation related to taxes, budget, health care, energy, regulation, labor, and education. Played a key role in shaping the debate over right-to-work. Traveled across the state, discussing issues local TV, radio, and town. Wrote weekly legislative alerts and newsroom posts.
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Assistant Business Manager for Hunter's Ridge Apartments
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Aug 2009 - Sep 2011
Kalamazoo, Michigan Assigned special task of tracking status of delinquency and a plan to reduce and manage operating cash flow. Developed financial forecasts for apartment turn costs for multiple student housing complexes (~1,200 residents). Performed detailed financial ledger analysis for leaseholders during new program conversion. Created customized online leasing documents, deposit accounting spreadsheets, and inspection forms. Upgraded to online storage/database at no cost to the company to improve storage… Show more Assigned special task of tracking status of delinquency and a plan to reduce and manage operating cash flow. Developed financial forecasts for apartment turn costs for multiple student housing complexes (~1,200 residents). Performed detailed financial ledger analysis for leaseholders during new program conversion. Created customized online leasing documents, deposit accounting spreadsheets, and inspection forms. Upgraded to online storage/database at no cost to the company to improve storage and training. Supervised, trained, and scheduled office and leasing staff (~10 employees); increased renewal rate 10%. Organized meet and greet outings for residents; holiday parties; charity toy drive. Show less
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Western Michigan University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Aug 2008 - Jul 2010
Kalamazoo, Michigan Performed research in the following areas of finance: Islamic Banking and Finance; Sensible Tax Reform (sensibletaxreform.org); the congressional reconciliation process and congressional budget information; Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC countries); career satisfaction of primary care physicians and psychiatrists; statistical research in historical prices of stocks, mutual funds, and indices trends. Heavy work with Microsoft Excel. Proctored exams and helped undergraduate students with… Show more Performed research in the following areas of finance: Islamic Banking and Finance; Sensible Tax Reform (sensibletaxreform.org); the congressional reconciliation process and congressional budget information; Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC countries); career satisfaction of primary care physicians and psychiatrists; statistical research in historical prices of stocks, mutual funds, and indices trends. Heavy work with Microsoft Excel. Proctored exams and helped undergraduate students with various assignments. Show less
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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar
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United States
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Restaurants
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100 - 200 Employee
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Server
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Jul 2004 - Aug 2008
Coldwater, MI
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National City Bank
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Retail Banking Customer Service Representative
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Feb 2008 - Jul 2008
Kalamazoo, Michigan Assisted customers with their banking transactions – deposits, withdrawals, transfers, etc. Spoke with customers about their financial goals and identified products that helped them meet those goals. Required to hit specific monthly sales goals.
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Foundation Golf Center
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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Customer Service
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Apr 2001 - Aug 2003
Coldwater, MI
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Education
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Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Hillsdale College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance -
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Biostatistics in Public Health Specialization