Background
Mathews, George W. was born on September 7, 1927 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Son of George William and Weeta (Watts) Mathews.
manufacturing company executive
Mathews, George W. was born on September 7, 1927 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Son of George William and Weeta (Watts) Mathews.
Bachelor of Science, Georgia Institute Technology, 1948; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1950.
Various positions, Blue Bird Body Company, Fort Valley, Georgia, 1948-1958; vice president, general manager, Southeastern Merchandise Mart, Inc., Atlanta, 1959-1960; executive vice president, Columbus (Georgia) Iron Works division water closet Bradley Company, 1960-1969; vice president operations, Peachtree Doors, Inc., Atlanta, 1969-1971; founder, chief Executive officer, Columbus Foundries, Inc., 1971-1984; chief Executive officer, Intermet Corporation, Atlanta, since 1984; also Chairman, Board Of Directors, Intermet Corporation, Atlanta.
Past president Chattahooche council Boy Scouts American. Past deacon First Presbyterian Church Atlanta. Past director Southern Industrial Relations Conference, Big Canoe Property Owners Association.
Active Georgia Board Industry and Trade, United States Sen. Business Advisory Board, college management Georgia Institute Technology, Georgia Tech Athletic Hall of Fame. Board of trustees Georgia Tech Foundation.
Member American Management Association, Georgia Tech Alumni Club (past president), The Vinings Club (board gov's.), Capital City Golf Club, Peachtree Golf Club, Piedmont Driving Club, Georgian Club, Rotary.
Married Jane Kerr, May 13, 1961. Children: Kathleen, George III.