A lifelong New Yorker, George Sarantopoulos brings over 20 years of experience in business operations, entrepreneurship, and public service. He began as a restaurateur before founding Access One Solutions, an ATM and credit card processing company active in 36 states. George has led businesses and nonprofits across various industries and served as chairman emeritus of a national trade group. He was also communications director for a Republican New York Assembly member and has worked on numerous campaigns. For over 20 years, George has called Bay Ridge home, where he lives with his wife Heidi, their daughter, and their French bulldog Zeus.