Agriculture

Twin Brothers Take on World of George's Inc.

by Chris Bahn – 3 days ago
Twin Brothers Take on World of George's Inc.
At 30, Carl George, left, and his twin, Charles George, are the same age their father, Gary George, was when he became CEO of George’s Inc. of Springdale, the integrated poultry operation where the brothers were recently named co-CEOs. 

Named co-CEOs of poultry processor George's Inc. of Springdale in April, Carl and Charles George picked up knowledge in their early years that is invaluable today in their current roles.
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Arkansas Agriculture Interests Strengthen Revenues

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