GEORGE CHEROS
PRESIDENT & CEO, NATIONAL CENTER FOR SIMULATION, ORLANDO
The non-profit National Center for Simulation is a leader in the modeling, simulation and training industry. “I lead a technology industry, and none of my formal educational training was in engineering or technology,” says Cheros, who has led the center since 2019. “I had the good fortune to begin my career in a top-notch Fortune 50 company and was mentored by some of the most brilliant business strategists and marketers.”
| Education | University of Central Florida (BSBA, MBA) |
| Would Change about Florida | I would love to lower the pollen levels |
| Admires | Harris Rosen built his hotel conglomerate by starting with the purchase of a small hotel. He created a unique and generous health care benefit package for his employees and has exhibited tremendous philanthropy. |
| Reading | Talking to GOATs, by Jim Gray |