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The GEO Group Foundation

The GEO Group is committed to making a difference in the communities in which it operates. Every year, through its charitable foundation, The GEO Group Foundation, GEO supports charities, schools, community organizations, and higher education scholarships for students across the country.

The GEO Group Foundation pursues this goal by making charitable grants to local nonprofit organizations, schools, and public entities to help them meet their philanthropic goals and public purposes. One of The GEO Group Foundation’s main goals is to help deserving students within its local communities achieve their education and career goals through higher education scholarships.

Aurora Polar Plunge 2017

Staff at the Aurora Detention Facility participated in the 8th Annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge fundraiser held at the Aurora Reservoir in Aurora, Colorado.

Rivers Donates Weather Shelter

Rivers Correctional Facility donated an Inclement Weather Structure to Ahoskie Graded Elementary School in Ahoskie, NC in early 2017.

Karnes Writes

Karnes Country Correctional Center and Karnes County Residential Center came together to donate journals so that every student in Karnes City Junior High School can be a part of this powerful movement.

LaSalle Invest in Students

In 2017, LaSalle ICE Processing Center had the privilege of awarding a total of fifty-eight graduates received scholarships totaling approximately $57,000 at the scholarship reception.

GEO Supports Angel Tree

In May 2017, The GEO Group Foundation proudly supported the Prison Fellowship’s June 2017 Angel Tree Sports Camp by donating $5,000 to the three-day camp. Prison Fellowship is a nationwide organization whose primary focus is inmate rehabilitation and family reconciliation.

D. Ray James CASA

D. Ray James Correctional Facility participated in a 5K run in support of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Camden County, Georgia chapter. Their 2016 event raised over $5,600 for this non-profit program.

Great Plains Supports Lone Survivor

On April 14, 2017, through the generosity of Great Plains Correctional Facility staff and the Hinton community, GPCF exceeded their goal and was able to send a check to the Lone Survivor Foundation for $15,379.

Eastern Region Golf Tournament

On June 15, 2017, The GEO Group’s Eastern Region Office held the fourth annual St. Jude Classic Golf Tournament at Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Arizona Raises money for Special Olympics

On February 15, 2017, Arizona State Prison-Kingman Warden Jeff Wrigley presented a check for $30,000 to Arizona Special Olympics on behalf of staff and inmates who combined their efforts to organize a holiday season fundraising event for the organization.

KCCC and MCRC Promote Positive Behavior

Both Karnes Country Correctional Center and Karnes County Residential Center teamed up to show Karnes City Junior High School students' team work by donating basketballs as a reward that will be given to two students in each grade level.

Aurora Plane Pull

Staff at the Aurora Detention Facility participated in “The Beast”, an event where teams competes for the best time at pulling a Jet aircraft 12 feet! The event is held to support the Special Olympics, raising over $110,000 in 2016!

Big Spring 5K

On November 19, 2016, Big Spring Correctional Center (BSCC) staff hosted the 4th Annual BSCC GEO Veteran’s Day 5K Run/Walk at the Big Spring State Park, raising over $2000 to benefit The Lone Survivor Foundation. BSCC has been a very proud supporter of The Lone Survivor Foundation which restores, empowers, and renews hope for our wounded service members and their families through health, wellness, and therapeutic support.

Bay County School Scholarship

During the November Bay County School Board meeting, Jamarie Lee learned he would be able to attend a four-year college on a full ride, based mostly on the $10,000 contribution made by The GEO Group Foundation. What is unique about Lee is his continued perseverance which makes him a role model for other students. Jamarie plans to study Engineering.

St. Jude Charity Gold Tournament

On June 2, 2016, The GEO Group’s Eastern Region Office commenced the 3rd Annual St. Jude Classic Golf Tournament at Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation in Charlotte, NC. Regional Vice President, Blake Davis, along with the regional team gathered with vendors and facility staff to once again support the great charity of St. Jude! Sights were set high for the 3rd year and the goal was exceeded thanks to the generous contributions of all of the sponsors. At the end of the day, a check for $190,000 was presented to St. Jude.

Florence Unified School Scholarships

On May 17, 2016, Arizona State Prison – Florence West and Central Arizona Correctional Facility awarded $21,000 in scholarships to the Florence Unified School District through The GEO Group Foundation. Recipients received a scholarship certificate along with a letter of congratulations for all hard work and academic performance.

LaSalle and Jena High School Student Scholarships

Each year since the LaSalle ICE Processing Center opened in Jena, The GEO Group, Inc. has awarded a number of scholarships to deserving graduates at the two area high schools. On May 9, 2016, twelve students from LaSalle High School and Jena High School were selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship each, from The GEO Group, totaling $12,000 in monies awarded to these students, based on their grade point average at the end of the year.

Lone Survivor Charity Gold Tournament

On April 30, 2016 The GEO Group’s Central Region office hosted its 17th annual Charity Golf Tournament honoring the Lone Survivor Foundation. The goal this year was to raise $150,000, however, due to the success of the silent auction, the sale of Lone Survivor t-shirts, and the generosity, dedication and determination of all those involved a goal breaking sum of $180,000 was proudly presented to the Lone Survivor Foundation.

Polar Plunge

On February 20, 2016, Team Geo made their third appearance at the polar plunge fundraising event for the Special Olympic Athletes of Colorado, raising $8,660.55 through bake sales, taco bars, and donations from the generous hearts of the GEO family at the Aurora Detention Center. This fundraising event brought in $80,000.00 this year and since the events inception in 2009 has collected more than a million dollars.

Wounded Worriors Fundraiser

In January 2016, The GEO Group Foundation proudly matched the amount raised by GEO’s Corporate volunteer organization called PACE (Planning and Coordinating Events), doubling the total donated to Wounded Warriors of South Florida to $5,600.

Boys Hope Girls Hope Donation

On November 19, 2015, Warden Johnny Choate, AWO Dawn Ceja and AWAF Barbra Krumplemann presented Mrs. Mary Frances Tharp with a check for $5,000.00 for Boys Hope Girls Hope on behalf of our company. We believe in the work this organization provides to our community and The Aurora Detention Center is proud to support Boys Hope Girls Hope!

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In November 2015, The Arc staff recently unveiled The GEO Group Eye Gaze and Speech Center during a formal dedication ceremony. The GEO Group Eye Gaze and Speech Center features the Tobii T15, a state-of-the-art communication device that uses only an individual’s eye gaze to allow people with motor impairments to communicate their wants and needs. The device, which is similar to the technology used by world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, and the center are made possible thanks to a $50,000 naming gift from The GEO Group Foundation. The availability of this device will enable the students at our Potentials Charter School to communicate in ways never before possible.

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In 2015, The GEO Group Foundation fulfilled a request for $1,500 to purchase much needed new equipment for Monarch Middle School’s Outdoor Education Club. Outdoor Education Club has been a one-of-a-kind opportunity for 7th and 8th graders, teaching them to become good stew-ards of the outdoors. With the donation from The GEO Group Foundation, they were able to procure six tents, six cooking pots, twelve fuel bottles, fuel, three backpacking stoves and two first-aid kits. The equipment purchased with this generous donation will benefit hundreds of students in the years to come.

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On March 13, 2015, The GEO Foundation proudly donated $80,000 to the Step Up For Students Scholarship Program. Step Up For Students provides K-12 scholarships and related support to give disadvantaged families the freedom to choose the best learning options for their children.

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In 2015, McFarland High School awarded GEO Foundation scholarships to 10 students. These young men and young women were grateful for the investment in their future.

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On March 20, 2015, The GEO Foundation proudly donated $5,000 to Palm Beach State College Foundation.

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In 2015, Arizona State Prison – Florence West and Central Arizona Correctional Facility, through The GEO Group Foundation, awarded a total of $21,000 in student scholarships to the Florence Unified School District. High school graduates received a scholarship certificate with a letter of congratulations. The two GEO Group facilities were honored and excited to help the Poston Butte High School seniors to fulfill their dream for higher education.

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On May 8, 2015, The GEO Group Foundation donated $5,000 to Communities In Schools of Palm Beach. The GEO Group Foundation has supported Communities In Schools for the past three years. This donation will help Communities In Schools fund prevention programs that keep students in school and on the path to graduation, college or careers that keep them on the right track.

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On May 1, 2015, Warden Ralph Cherry presented a $2,000 check to Clayton County Commissioner Chairman Jeffery Turner, who commended The GEO Group for its continued support of education. The GEO Group made a commitment to the Clayton County Board of Commissioners to support education through an annual $10,000 scholarship. Each of the five Commissioners receives $2,000 to provide financial assistance to college bound students in their districts.

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In 2015, The GEO Group Foundation has donated $1,000 to the Victor Valley Rescue Mission. These funds were used to provide 487 hot traditional Thanksgiving meals to poor and homeless men, women, and children, who are out of a job, or struggling with addictions. Veronica Trujillo, Community Relations Specialist representing the Victor Valley Rescue Mission, received The GEO Group Foundation donation check which was presented by Desert View MCCF employees: Michael Grebenok, AWFA, Kristine Baker, CDCR Clerk, Sandye Martinez, Bookkeeper, Andrea Alzate, Business Clerk, Tracy Rodriguez, Inmate Accounts Clerk, Cory Powers, MIS, and Donna Coapstick, Programs Manager.

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In 2014, The GEO Group Foundation with the help of other organizations, GEO’s Central Region Office, and the Rio Grande Detention Center team, purchased 500 gifts including toys, shoes, and goody bags to donate to 250 kids at three Head Start schools located in Laredo, El Cenizo, and Rio Bravo, Texas.

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On October 29, 2014, The GEO Group Foundation proudly donated $40,000 to the AAA Scholarship Foundation. The donation will provide scholarships to economically-disadvantaged families in Arizona, so that they may select the best educational opportunities for their children.

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Rivers Donate Shelter
GEO Donates Backpacks
LaSalle Invests in Future
Angel Tree
D. Ray James CASA
Great Plains Lone Survivior
Eastern Region Golf Tournament
Special Olympics Arizona
Karnes Positive Behavior
Plane Pull
Big Spring 5K
Bay County School Scholarship
St. Jude Charity Gold Tournament
Florence Unified School Scholarships
LaSalle and Jena High School Student Scholarships
Lone Survivor Charity Gold Tournament
Polar Plunge
Wounded Warriors Fundraiser
Boys Hope Girls Hop Donation
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GEO Foundation Board of Directors
George C. Zoley
Chairman and President
George C. Zoley is the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO). Mr. Zoley founded GEO in 1984 and continues to be a major factor in GEO's development of new business opportunities in the areas of correctional and detention management, community reentry, electronic monitoring, offender rehabilitation, and other diversified government services. Mr. Zoley served as GEO's Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from January 1997 to May 2002. Mr. Zoley has served as GEO's Chief Executive Officer since the company went public in 1994. Prior to 1994, Mr. Zoley served as GEO’s President and Director. Mr. Zoley also serves as a director of several business subsidiaries through which GEO conducts its operations worldwide.
Mr. Zoley earned bachelor's and master's degrees in Public Administration from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and a Doctorate Degree in Public Administration from Nova Southeastern University (NSU). For seven years, Mr. Zoley was a member of the FAU Board of Trustees in Boca Raton, Florida and served as the Board’s Chairman. Mr. Zoley also previously served as a member of the FAU Foundation Board of Directors. Mr. Zoley was born in Florina, Greece and is a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
As GEO’s founder, his knowledge, experience, and leadership are invaluable to the operation and development of the company. His more than 30 years with the company make him uniquely qualified to be GEO’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.
Brian R. Evans
Director and Vice President
Brian R. Evans joined The GEO Group in 2000 and has over 20 years of business management experience. Since joining the company, Mr. Evans has served in increasingly senior business management positions including as Vice President of Finance, Chief Accounting Officer, and Controller and was named The GEO Group’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2009.
As Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Evans is responsible for the overall financial management of The GEO Group and its subsidiaries and the company’s acquisition and growth initiatives. Since joining the company, Mr. Evans has overseen significant financial growth and shareholder value creation.
During his tenure at The GEO Group, Mr. Evans has been instrumental in successfully executing the company's strategy for three secondary public offerings of equity; the execution of multiple financing transactions; and the successful completion of major business transactions including the acquisitions of Correctional Services Corporation in 2005, CentraCore Properties Trust in 2007, Cornell Companies in 2010, BI Incorporated in 2011, LCS Corrections in 2014 and Community Education Centers in 2017. Mr. Evans was also instrumental in The GEO Group’s highly successful conversion to a Real Estate Investment Trust in 2013.
Prior to joining The GEO Group, Mr. Evans worked for Arthur Andersen LLP as a Manager in the Audit and Business Advisory Services Group from 1994 until joining GEO. During his tenure at Arthur Andersen, Mr. Evans supervised the financial statement audits of both public and private companies and city and county governments. From 1990 until 1994, Mr. Evans served as an Officer in the Supply Corps of the United States Navy and was assigned to the USS Monterey in Jacksonville, Florida.
Mr. Evans graduated in 1990 from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Mr. Evans is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
J. David Donahue
Director
J. David Donahue joined The GEO Group as the Eastern Region Vice President in 2009 after a distinguished career in corrections with the States of Indiana and Kentucky as well as the Federal Bureau of Prisons. In his previous role as the Eastern Regional Vice President, he was responsible for the operational oversight of over 24 correctional facilities encompassing over 31,000 beds. Mr. Donahue was promoted to Senior Vice President and President, GEO Corrections and Detention in January 2016.
Prior to joining GEO, Mr. Donahue served as Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Correction. As Commissioner, he led a workforce of over 9,000 employees, supervising nearly 39,000 offenders in addition to 3,000 Juvenile Offenders and those individuals placed on community supervision. During his tenure with Indiana, Mr. Donahue worked diligently to instill best correctional practices. He employed his leadership skills to provide better protection to the public through an improved sex-offender registry system, enhanced facility security with the addition of state-of-the-art equipment and protocols, consolidated services to increase departmental efficiency and effectiveness, and prepared offenders for reentry using model case management practices.
Prior to leading the Indiana Department of Correction, Mr. Donahue served as Deputy Commissioner for the Kentucky Department of Corrections. In this position he provided administrative policy direction to all departmental divisions. He was responsible for the planning and supervision of duties for the Directors of the Division of Administrative Services, the Division of the Corrections Training, the Division of Correctional Industries, and the Branch Managers of Offender Information and Information and Technology.
Mr. Donahue began his corrections career as a Correctional Officer. During his correctional career he moved up the ranks serving in various positions including Case Worker, Unit Manager, Executive Assistant and Warden of several facilities in the country. Mr. Donahue now serves as Vice President of the American Correctional Association (ACA) and is an ACA-Certified Corrections Executive. In addition, he is an active member of the ACA and serves on the Restrictive Housing Sub-Committee. Mr. Donahue is also a member of the Association of State Correctional Administrators. He attended Eastern Kentucky University, where he earned his Bachelors of Science in Police Administration. He later attended Spalding University, where he completed coursework in the Masters of Arts in Teaching Graduate Program.
Ann M. Schlarb, Ph.D.
Director
Dr. Schlarb began her Criminal Justice career in 1986 working as a detention and probation officer, and later as Assistant Director of Operations and Treatment for a Probation Violators facility in San Antonio, Texas. She earned her Master’s degree in Organizational Management and holds several criminal justice certifications. Dr. Schlarb joined BI Incorporated in 1995 and was involved in the development, implementation, and operations of two different national programs, one providing supervision and treatment services to offenders in the Criminal Justice System, and the other overseeing field operations for the immigration services division of BI.
Dr. Schlarb left BI briefly to complete her doctoral degree in 2009 in Organizational Psychology, during which she remained a consultant. Dr. Schlarb was named Divisional Vice President in May 2012 and managed the BI location monitoring and immigration services division within GEO Care. Promoted to Senior Vice President and President of GEO Care in July 2014, Dr. Schlarb is now responsible for the GEO Care division of The GEO Group, which encompasses the 'GEO Continuum of Care' organization, intensive residential and non-residential programming, youth services, electronic monitoring equipment and services, and community-based immigration services.

 

GEO Foundation Officers
George C. Zoley
Chairman and President
George C. Zoley is the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO). Mr. Zoley founded GEO in 1984 and continues to be a major factor in GEO's development of new business opportunities in the areas of correctional and detention management, community reentry, electronic monitoring, offender rehabilitation, and other diversified government services. Mr. Zoley served as GEO's Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from January 1997 to May 2002. Mr. Zoley has served as GEO's Chief Executive Officer since the company went public in 1994. Prior to 1994, Mr. Zoley served as GEO’s President and Director. Mr. Zoley also serves as a director of several business subsidiaries through which GEO conducts its operations worldwide.
Mr. Zoley earned bachelor's and master's degrees in Public Administration from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and a Doctorate Degree in Public Administration from Nova Southeastern University (NSU). For seven years, Mr. Zoley was a member of the FAU Board of Trustees in Boca Raton, Florida and served as the Board’s Chairman. Mr. Zoley also previously served as a member of the FAU Foundation Board of Directors. Mr. Zoley was born in Florina, Greece and is a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
As GEO’s founder, his knowledge, experience, and leadership are invaluable to the operation and development of the company. His more than 30 years with the company make him uniquely qualified to be GEO’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.
Brian R. Evans
Director and Vice President
Brian R. Evans joined The GEO Group in 2000 and has over 20 years of business management experience. Since joining the company, Mr. Evans has served in increasingly senior business management positions including as Vice President of Finance, Chief Accounting Officer, and Controller and was named The GEO Group’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2009.
As Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Evans is responsible for the overall financial management of The GEO Group and its subsidiaries and the company’s acquisition and growth initiatives. Since joining the company, Mr. Evans has overseen significant financial growth and shareholder value creation.
During his tenure at The GEO Group, Mr. Evans has been instrumental in successfully executing the company's strategy for three secondary public offerings of equity; the execution of multiple financing transactions; and the successful completion of major business transactions including the acquisitions of Correctional Services Corporation in 2005, CentraCore Properties Trust in 2007, Cornell Companies in 2010, BI Incorporated in 2011, LCS Corrections in 2014 and Community Education Centers in 2017. Mr. Evans was also instrumental in The GEO Group’s highly successful conversion to a Real Estate Investment Trust in 2013.
Prior to joining The GEO Group, Mr. Evans worked for Arthur Andersen LLP as a Manager in the Audit and Business Advisory Services Group from 1994 until joining GEO. During his tenure at Arthur Andersen, Mr. Evans supervised the financial statement audits of both public and private companies and city and county governments. From 1990 until 1994, Mr. Evans served as an Officer in the Supply Corps of the United States Navy and was assigned to the USS Monterey in Jacksonville, Florida.
Mr. Evans graduated in 1990 from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Mr. Evans is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Marcel Maier
Treasurer
Mr. Maier began working for The GEO Group in October 2005 as the Executive Vice President of Tax. He is responsible for the overall accounting and tax filing for the organization. Prior to his employment at GEO, he was employed at the public accounting firm KPMG as well as served at the Tax Director for the company TYCO. He received his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Miami and his Masters of Science in Taxation from the Florida International University.
John J.Bulfin
Secretary
As The GEO Group’s General Counsel and Secretary since 2000, Mr. Bulfin has oversight responsibility for all GEO, corporate governance, litigation, investigations, and professional responsibility.
Mr. Bulfin is a member of the Florida Bar and the American Bar Associations. He has been a trial lawyer since 1978 and is a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil trial lawyer. He has served on the Grievance Committee for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida and has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Palm Beach.
Prior to joining GEO in 2000, Mr. Bulfin was a founding partner of the law firm Wiederhold, Moses, Bulfin & Rubin, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Mr. Bulfin attended the University of Florida, received his bachelor’s degree cum laude from Regis College in Denver, Colorado and his juris doctor from Loyola University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois.

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