George J. Pierson
VERTEX Board Member, Multidisciplinary Leader
President of The Pierson Advisory Group
Information source: piersonadvisorygroup.com
With an accomplished background in engineering, operations, law, business and leadership, George J. Pierson has advised and led numerous companies through difficult challenges, resulting in operational improvements, stronger client service, greater employee retention, and increased share value.
George sees and focuses on the “big picture” goals of adding long-term value to organizations, and he has the knowledge and experience necessary to dive deep into the details of issues, which is often where their solutions lie. It is the application of these skills, with an emphasis on transparency and gaining the trust of employees, boards, and clients that has enabled George to see and navigate solutions others miss to solve many of the issues facing firms today.
Education & Certification
George has a J.D. (cum laude) from Harvard Law School; an MBA (with Honors) from St. Mary’s College of California; an M.S. in civil engineering from the University of California at Berkeley; and a B.S. (summa cum laude) in civil engineering from Bucknell University. He is a licensed professional engineer in California and has been admitted to the bar in California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.