Mr. George Cheros is currently the President & CEO of the National Center for Simulation. He oversees all aspects of this 300+ member organization that represents the Modeling and Simulation Industry. Mr. Cheros previously served as Chief Operating Officer of NCS since October 2012. In his role as CEO, he leads the organization to promote growth of the $6 Billion modeling and simulation industry, drive tech transfer of proven defense-based technology to vertical markets across several industries, and support public policies that support the development and growth of the industry. Mr. Cheros is passionate about NCS extensive STEM education programs to develop the workforce of the future.

The Orlando area is the epicenter of the Modeling and Simulation for the world. For over 20 years, the confluence of industry, military and university research developed a center of
excellence that is unmatched. He also serves on a number of advisory boards associated with his position at the National Center for Simulation. For the past three years, Florida Trend magazine selected him to their prestigious Florida 500, a collection of the state’s most influential business leaders and he was also selected by Florida Trend as one of the "People to Know" in the Orlando Region.

Prior to joining NCS, Mr. Cheros had a long career in business that began in finance and marketing positions at General Foods Corporation (Kraft Heinz) in White Plains, NY. His
responsibilities included a broad range of finance and strategic marketing positions including capital budgeting, product development, brand management and corporate mergers/acquisitions. Subsequently, Mr. Cheros served as Division Controller and Director of Strategic Planning for Darden Restaurants. He had financial responsibility for 200+ restaurants accounting for revenues of over $500 million.

Immediately prior to joining NCS, he was a founding partner of consulting/venture organization that strategically partnered with mid-market companies to solve complex business issues. In addition, the company participated in joint ventures with real estate developers and arranged financing for commercial real estate transactions. He holds both a bachelor’s degree and MBA from the University of Central Florida.

On a personal note, George is married to Lynda Cheros and they have a daughter, Sophia, who attends Denison University.