George Liles
George Liles
George Liles is a well-known personality in Concord, North Carolina. He’s been featured in the media for many years.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Anthropology and an MA in education. He has worked as both journalist and teacher, as well as an editor.
He has lectured on a variety of subjects, such as the Human Genome Project, cancer cells and other scientific inquiries.
Early Life and Education
George Liles was raised in Detroit and graduated from Lincoln High School, Ferndale, Michigan. Afterwards he worked as a draftsman for the automotive industry before attending Lawrence Technological University to earn his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
He was married to Betty Jane Newell for 66 years, and together they raised three children: Norman, Christine and Mary Ellen. When not working or reading books, he enjoyed spending time outdoors enjoying nature’s beauty.
Former two-term Concord mayor, Liles was an advocate for many causes that benefitted both his community and the city as a whole. During his tenure, he secured funding for Concord Regional Airport and laid the foundation for a future convention center; additionally, he pioneered nonpartisan city elections. Furthermore, due to his accomplishments, North Carolina Department of Transportation honored him by naming a stretch of highway that serves as an important connector between western Concord and I-85 at Exit 54 interchange.
Professional Career
George Liles founded Liles Construction in 1984 as a residential contracting firm, but quickly realized his expertise lay more in the commercial and industrial realms of construction. Nowadays, his company is one of North Carolina’s premier commercial contracting firms.
He has constructed numerous county schools, university buildings and municipal structures throughout North Carolina’s Piedmont region. Additionally, he was involved in several historic renovation projects like Gibson Mill in Concord and adaptive reuse of WCHS building in Durham.
He specializes in trucking and commercial vehicle litigation, dram shop liability, way and hour claims under FLSA, as well as representing oil field victims in litigation. Recently he managed two mass tort/class action dockets regarding Volkswagen’s emissions ‘cheat’ devices and public drinking water contamination.
Achievements and Honors
George Liles has been a leader in his community and an inspiration to others. As an accomplished public servant, he has earned numerous honors and awards.
He began Liles Construction in 1984 and has since then grown his business from residential building to commercial and industrial general contracting. Throughout North Carolina’s Piedmont region, he has constructed county schools, university buildings, and municipal structures.
He is a highly-respected and successful builder who has made an impact in the industry. His company has completed multiple adaptive reuse projects, such as Gibson Mill Renovation in Concord.
Personal Life
George Liles served two terms as Concord mayor, championing many causes such as non-partisan city elections. Additionally, he spearheaded the development of Concord Mills Mall and built the Concord Convention Center.
He was a native of Montgomery, Alabama and attended the Montgomery Academy before graduating from Auburn University.
Following graduation, he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and spent two years training at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry and Children’s Hospital of Alabama to gain expertise in pediatric dentistry.
He was a proud member of both the American Dental Association and North Carolina Dental Society, as well as founding member of Community Free Clinic.
Net Worth
Liles is an American ice hockey player with an estimated net worth of $60 million. He acquired this fortune through various sources, including his professional career.
Liles’ net worth has grown steadily with his rising fame. Additionally, he has amassed considerable wealth through investments.
He has played for the Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs, Carolina Hurricanes and Boston Bruins throughout his time in the National Hockey League (NHL). Additionally, he holds a minority ownership interest in Indiana Ice of the United States Hockey League.
He was a former member of the USA Hockey Team and competed in the 2004 Winter Olympics, where his gold-medal-winning squad earned them victory. Additionally, he won a bronze medal during the 1999 World Junior Championships.
