Claudia George received her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from the University of Florida and her Master of Business Administration degree from the University of South Florida. She holds a CPA Certificate and is the owner of Claudia K. George & Company, Certified Public Accountants.Her involvement with professional and volunteer organizations includes serving as President of the Florida Institute of CPAs Gulf Coast Chapter, Treasurer of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Treasurer of the Children’s Guardian Fund, President of the Sarasota County Civic League, Elder of Pine Shores Presbyterian Church, and Trustee for Peace River Presbytery.In 1973, Claudia and her husband Gene moved to Sarasota where she has also enjoyed serving on several county advisory committees by appointment of the Sarasota County Commission.