GEORGE J. MATTHEWS served for 10 years as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Northeastern University, and continues today as Chairman Emeritus. He also serves as Chairman and CEO of Collegiate Enterprise Solutions, Inc. (CES), Chairman of the Gorbachev Foundation of North America, Managing Partner of Hickory Hill Advisors, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pinnacle Training Corporation. Dr. Matthews has established over 35 businesses, and currently serves in numerous directorships. He was also the first alumnus of Northeastern University to have a building dedicated in his honor.