George Gaines

Board Member

George retired in 2019 after a 40 year career in which he practiced law and served in senior positions in the investment management and investment banking industries.  Over the years he has supported a number of independent schools including previously serving on the board (and for two years as board Chair) of Baker Demonstration School, a pre K through 8th school in Wilmette, Illinois; being the founding board President for five years of Wolcott College Prep, a high school in Chicago for bright students with learning differences; and previously serving on the board (including three years as board President) of Monica Ros. George received his high school degree from The Lawrenceville School, his B.A. from UC Berkeley and his J.D. from the University of Virginia.