George Torres, chief executive officer of La Causa, Inc., in Milwaukee
Name: George Torres
Title: Newly named chief executive officer
Company: La Causa Inc.
Company address: P.O. Box 04188, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Company web site: www.lacausa.org
Industry: Early and elementary education, child care and social services
Education: B.S. in business administration and master’s degree in business management; Certified Public Manager, Certified Senior Human Resources Professional
Family: Wife, Denise, and three children
Hobbies and Interests: Music
Favorite movie: "The Godfather"
Favorite musician/band: Fania All-Stars/Hector Lavoe
Favorite place to visit/vacation: Puerto Rico
Favorite local restaurant: Kincaid’s
Words to live by: Family is everything.
What is your core philosophy for doing business? "If you’d be afraid to see it in the headlines – don’t do it."
Who is your role model and why? "My Dad – great man!"
What was the funniest thing that has ever happened to you? "I invited friends out to breakfast (my treat), and when it came time to pay – I noticed I forgot my wallet."
