After obtaining an MBA in Finance at St. John’s University in New York City, George Roach decided to combine his business skills with his love of woodworking and furniture. He spent five years working for a local millwork company, learning the industry from production through sales and marketing. Recognizing the multi-faceted needs of both contractors and end-users, he founded GER Industries in 1973. Over the years, George assembled a team of experts to address all aspects of providing the highest quality built-in cabinetry woodwork through GER’s 35,000 square-foot woodworking facility in New Rochelle NY with manufacturing companies in Asia. George continues to oversee operations both in the U.S. and overseas, providing the utmost in personal attention to GER’s clients on their many diverse projects.

Robert Darby’s extensive background in architectural woodwork is the foundation to his success as a proven leader in his field. He joined GER as General Manager in 1982, after more than a decade working as a draftsman at Haggerty Millwork. Robert was promoted to Vice President in 1996, and Executive Vice President in 2000. With a strong reputation for getting the job done on schedule while maintaining the highest level of quality, he is well-known throughout the architectural woodwork industry. Robert works with our design team, providing technical support and translating their designs into working drawings. Responsible for production, scheduling and installation, he oversees our domestic factory and frequently travels to our Asian factories. Robert attended Manhattan Technical College in New York City.

With years of experience in Hotel Development, including positions as designer for BBG-BBGM, developer and construction project manager for Tishman Reality & Construction, and hotel design and development consultant for Warnick + Company, LLC, Renzo Maugeri brings a unique perspective and well-rounded understanding of what it takes to satisfy the project needs of interior designers, purchasing agents, hotels and private end-users. In his role as Executive Vice President, he utilizes his broad expertise to facilitate contact between GER’s clients and staff and overseas factories, ensuring a smooth transition and optimal performance from each phase of a project to the next. Renzo graduated Syracuse University in 1998 with a Bachelor’s in Architecture Degree.

Eric Darby originally joined GER’s drafting department in 1996, eventually moving into purchasing and finally into project management. Specializing in furniture, fixtures and equipment, Eric is involved in every facet of operations. He works closely with our designers, production department and installers to guarantee quality control and customer satisfaction. Eric has been instrumental in many of GER’s more well-known projects including the NY Post Office and Court House, Borgata Hotel Casino, The Hilton Grand Vacation Club, Mondrian South Beach Hotel, Weill Cornell Medical Center, and Goldman Sachs Corporate headquarters. Eric is a graduate of Boston’s Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Architectural Engineering Technology (AET) program.

Connie Lee joined GER Industries in 2003, serving as a Senior Project Coordinator on a broad range of projects including Trump SoHo Hotel, RiverHouse on Rockefeller Park, Weill Cornell Medical Center, Goldman Sachs Corporate Headquarters, the Hilton Grand Vacation Club, and the Henry Miller Theater. Connie received her Bachelor of Fine Art degree in Interior Design from Central Missouri State University, and studied Interior Design at the Malaysia Institute of Art in Kuala Lumpur.