George Carrillo

George is a powerful example of someone actively refining his purpose while remaining rooted in service. A disabled veteran, George served as a Marine Sergeant in the infantry. Born and raised in Chicago and holds a B.A in Criminal Justice, he went on to serve as a sheriff’s deputy in Gila County, Arizona, before relocating to Portland, Oregon, in 2013 to begin his career in state government and executive of Social Determinants of Health for the State of Oregon.

Today, George serves as Co-Founder and CEO of the Hispanic Construction Council, and as COO of the Umpqua Transportation District in Douglas County, Oregon.

Track Record of Impact

Managed a $300M state portfolio advancing health equity, with expertise in cross-sector alignment and strategic fund deployment.

Former sheriff’s deputy specializing in high-risk investigations, earning credibility across public safety, justice reform, and community trust.

Built national visibility and influence, securing media coverage, bipartisan support, and partnerships across government, labor, and private industry.