CIVIC LEADER TESTIMONIALS

“George Tinsley is an active member of the Winter Haven Hospital Board of Trustees. This organization employs more than 2,500 individuals, has more than 300 physicians and 350 volunteers. As a board member, Mr. Tinsley established policy with respect to the work environment as well as the quality and scope of health services provided to the 325,000 residents of East Polk County by its largest hospital.”

Lance Anastasio
President and CEO, Board Chair
Winter Haven Hospital
Winter Haven, Fla.

“Beyond the wonderful things that he has done with his local community, George has long served as a member of and an inspiration to his National Basketball Retired Players Association fraternity. George is as loyal as they come; a true friend and inspiring leader.”

Leonard J. Elmore
Senior Counsel, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP
Former Executive Director, National Basketball Retired Players Association
New York, N.Y.

“George Tinsley is a great example of a total man. He is a superior husband, father, friend, athlete, mentor and businessman. George’s actions demonstrate that he is convinced that God put him on this earth for a reason. He lives out this purpose every day with confidence, conviction, optimism and an unwavering sense of purpose. He courageously pursues his goals, yet remains humble in his accomplishments. He is an intensely focused and successful businessman, yet he continues to make time to serve his community and mentor others. His life remains in balance as a devoted husband, father and servant of the Lord. His life shines brightly as an example from which others can learn and as a beacon of hope to be encouraged by. He is a true, All-American success story and a great citizen.

“Thanks, George, for being the humble inspiration that you are to me and so many others.”

Gow B. Fields
Mayor of Lakeland, Fla.
President and CEO, Fields & Company, Inc.
Business Owner and Entrepreneur
Lakeland, Fla.

“You are the best–always helping people and giving back to those who don’t have much. Many achieve what you have in the business world and get greedy; you never forgot from whence you came. I respect your generosity and commitment to make the world a better place. You are a man of character, and I am glad to be your friend.”

John Egan
President
National Basketball Retired Players Association, Houston Chapter
Former Professional Basketball Player and NBA Coach
Houston, Texas