George A. Skestos, Jr. is a businessman based in Columbus, Ohio, who founded the investment firm Arcadia Holdings, LLC in 2001. In his role at Arcadia, he is responsible for all due diligence, risk management, and disposition decisions, as noted in his official Ohio State University biography. Skestos was appointed to the Ohio State University board of trustees by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, alongside Bradley R. Kastan, both residents of Columbus, succeeding the Abigail Wexner era. His professional background centers on investment management, with Arcadia Holdings serving as his primary venture since its inception over two decades ago. This appointment positions him in a key oversight role for one of the nation's largest public universities.