George Barnes Barrett

Board Member

George has served on the Porter Fleming Grants Committee and has been a dedicated trustee of Richmond Academy since 1995. He is married to Diane Van Giesen, and together, they have three children.

In his professional life, Barrett has built a respected career in the nursery industry with a focus on restorative ecology. His roles have included work as a propagator, wholesale grower, arborist, and landscape manager and contractor, bringing an expert eye to sustainable landscape practices and ecological restoration.

Barrett is actively involved in community service, contributing as a trustee of Richmond Academy and a member of the Porter Fleming Grants Committee. He is also committed to sea rescue efforts and has enjoyed work as a boat builder, combining his love for craftsmanship and maritime safety.

An enthusiast of the outdoors and hands-on hobbies, Barrett spends his free time woodworking, conducting plant production research, gardening, and photographing nature. He enjoys hiking, particularly along beaches, boating, and finds creative expression in writing and model building.