George Greene III, PE, PhD, is the co-founder of Water Mission and, more recently, the Global Water Center, an organization founded by Water Mission. He served for more than two decades in leadership as CEO and Chair. George Greene III has made a lasting impact for the kingdom by dedicating his life to providing safe water and the opportunity to hear the Gospel to people all around the world. His work at Water Mission is a testament to how we can use our God-given gifts to relieve suffering while standing up for the Gospel. Under his guidance, Water Mission grew into a global organization and has served people in 60 countries. Additionally, Dr. Greene serves as the co-founder and Executive Chair of the Global Water Center, an independent 501(c)3 established by Water Mission. Global Water Center is equipping organizations around the world with the technical expertise necessary to end the global water crisis.
Prior to co-founding Water Mission with his wife, Molly, in 2001, he founded General Engineering Laboratories, serving as CEO and chief engineer for 20 years. He led that company to become one of the largest privately-held environmental laboratories in the United States. In addition, Dr. Greene has worked as a chemical process design engineer at Lurgi in Frankfurt, Germany, and as the team leader of the Residuum Conversion Math Modelling Team at Exxon Research and Engineering. He received his doctorate in chemical engineering from Tulane University, master’s degree in chemical engineering from Columbia University, and bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Florida. He is a licensed professional engineer and holds several patents related to water treatment.
In 2008, Dr. Greene was awarded an honorary Doctor of Public Service from Charleston Southern University. He and his wife have also received The Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian award, and Rotary International’s Service Above Self Award. Most recently, in 2022, Dr. Greene was inducted into the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a business leader who inspires others to join the effort to end the global water crisis. He has two children who are happily married, nine grandchildren who are on course to make the world a better place, and he is an active member of St. Philip’s Anglican Church in Charleston, SC. You can connect with George online at watermission.org.
A Legacy of Faith in Action
“Transforming lives through SAFE and LIVING water.”