the Geo Group, Inc. Announces CEO Brian Evans' Retirement and Senior Management Changes

Dec 16, 2024•8 months ago

Position

Vice President

Company

The GEO Group

Paul Laird

Boca RatonSecurity

Description

The GEO Group, Inc announced the retirement of Brian Evans as the Chief Executive Officer, effective December 31, 2024, and the appointment of J David Donahue as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. The company also announced senior management changes, including the appointment of Paul Laird as Senior Vice President of Secure Services and Daniel Ragsdale as Senior Vice President, Contract Administration and Compliance, both effective January 1, 2025.

Company Information

Company

The GEO Group

Location

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

About

The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: GEO) is a leading diversified government service provider, specializing in design, financing, development, and support services for secure facilities, processing centers, and community reentry centers in the United States, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. GEO’s diversified services include enhanced in-custody rehabilitation and post-release support through the award-winning GEO Continuum of Care®, secure transportation, electronic monitoring, community-based programs, and correctional health and mental health care. GEO’s worldwide operations include the ownership and/or delivery of support services for 102 facilities totaling approximately 82,000 beds, including idle facilities and projects under development, with a workforce of up to approximately 18,000 employees.

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