Background
Haas, George Charles was born on September 10, 1920 in New York City. Son of George C. and Clara (Simon) Haas.
Haas, George Charles was born on September 10, 1920 in New York City. Son of George C. and Clara (Simon) Haas.
He attended Brooks School, a private school in North Andover, Massachusetts.
He founded the Haas Financial Corporation. Second World War
He joined the United States Army in the Second World War and served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 6th Armored Division. He was captured by German soldiers and managed to escape six months later.
He later received the Silver Star, the Purple Heart and the Air Meda
Business
In the 1950s, he worked in industrial sales for the Coca-Cola Company, followed by Pepsico. In 1960, he founded the Haas Financial Corporation headquartered in New York City.
lieutenant specialized in beverage industry mergers and acquisitions as well as commercial aviation leases. Polo
He served as President of the Gulfstream Polo Club in Lake Worth, Florida.
In 2003, he sold his property near the grounds of the Gulfstream Polo Club, in the midst of controversy about the possible relocation of the club
As Chairman of the United States Polo Association"s Safety and International Committees, he improved the safety of polo helmets. He also served on the Executive Committee of the Federation of International Polo. He served as Chairman of the Polo Training Foundation.
He served on the Board of the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame and was inducted on February 16, 2002.
Personal life
He died on June 12, 2006.
President Florida Polo. Board directors National Museum Polo and Hall of Fame, Lake Word, Florida Major Army of the United States, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member Gulfstream Polo Club (vice president), Sky Club, Yale Club, Explorers Club, Palm Beach Polo and Country Club.
Married Dorothy Marston, August 21, 1948;children: Susan Orthwein, Judith Eshelman, Sally Anne Colbert.