Meet our CEO
George E. Danis
George E. Danis is a successful businessman, organizer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Born into poverty in rural Greece, George entered the US as an illegal immigrant, yet decades later was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in recognition of his philanthropic endeavors and promotion of democracy. Highly active in politics for four decades, George was a fundraiser, advocate, and advisor to governors, senators and presidential candidates. Today he divides his time between Boston, Massachusetts, and his childhood town of Karystos, Greece. He is married to Karen, has four children, and nine grandchildren.
A Journey of Perseverance, Success, and Service
We're excited to announce that our CEO, George E. Danis, has recently published his memoir, "Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek." This inspiring narrative chronicles his journey from a childhood village on a Greek island, navigating the challenges of wartime occupation, to becoming a successful businessman, political advisor, and recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
Interspersed with years of hard work and high risks that are essential components of the American Dream, Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek is written with passion and insight. This beautifully optimistic and refreshingly free-thinking book remains connected to an ancient source of wisdom and love for humanity. From the first page to the last, George E. Danis reminds us that success is best measured not by balance sheets or bank accounts, but by community, care for the planet, and love of family.
To learn more about the book, visit https://gofargivebacklivegreek.com
Praise for Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek
"Greek immigrant and successful businessman George E. Danis chronicles his experiences and offers thoughts on how to lead a meaningful life in Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek. Danis enjoyed a happy childhood growing up in modest circumstances in a close-knit village in Greece. He completed an engineering degree while longing to satisfy his entrepreneurial spirit in America..."
"George E. Danis draws important lessons from his personal story in his memoir Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek. Danis was raised in a small, close-knit village in the mountains of Greece, but he realized at an early age that his fortunes lay in the United States..."
"Danis, an immigrant and entrepreneur, shares his story and vision for America’s future in this debut memoir. Born into an impoverished family in rural Greece, the author recalls that the objective of his childhood education was to
“read, write, and understand why Greece was the cradle of Western civilization.” And while the idyllic natural beauty of Greece, with its olive trees and clear ocean waters, is noted in the book..."