About George Hood

George Hood was born and raised in Indiana, PA and subsequently graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Government and Public Service. After graduation from IUP, Hood was commissioned as a Marine Corps officer and served with the 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton, CA. Just prior to his leaving the Marine Corps, Hood graduated from National University in San Diego, CA with a Master of Science degree in Forensic Science.

In 1984, Hood began his federal law enforcement career as a Special Agent with the U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) where he investigated a variety of criminal cases. In 1995, Hood was hired as a Special Agent with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), where he was ultimately promoted to a Supervisory Special Agent. Hood was a DEA supervisor for nearly 5 years and supervised a variety of enforcement and financial investigative groups. Hood has always had a passion for inspiring others and his training and instructor credentials have resulted in successful leadership and development programs across the country in both his personal and professional life. Hood maintains a Top Secret security clearance. In December, 2007, Hood voluntarily left his federal law enforcement career to pursue his own professional growth and a career in corporate America where his training background, leadership and expertise might be further used to achieve remarkable goals and success for a Fortune 500 company.

George Hood is a two-time Guinness World Record (GWR) holder and a believer in working hard to achieve world record success. In 1986, he had the GWR for the Rope Skipping Marathon, which he did on behalf of the American Heart Association. In January, 2007, Hood set an “unofficial” GWR of 91 hours on the stationary “spin” bike which raised over $30K for Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS). In July 2007, George set a new official Guinness World Record of 111 hours on the “spin” bike which raised over $35K for special needs kids of Kiwanis. Both events were record fundraisers for each of the organizations! His ability to plan, coordinate and lead such fundraising events reflects his unselfish commitment to helping others and inspiring people of all ages to achieve their ultimate performance excellence. His leadership example continues to inspire people of all ages in academic, corporate and civic environments.

George has also received numerous professional accommodations and awards during his career, which attest to his leadership, professionalism and commitment to excellence. In addition to multiple certifications from GWR, Hood has also received recognition from the U.S. based, World Records Academy. Hood has lectured at a variety of professional and public venues and has provided motivational talks regarding setting goals, documenting performance and ultimately achieving record success, not only as it pertains to his world record feats, but also in corporate America. Hood most recently presented in Toronto, Canada, Nashville, TN and was the keynote speaker at the annual conference of the National Graves Disease Foundation in October, 2007 in Cincinnati, Ohio and additionally at a management conference hosted by Lennox Incorporated in Marshalltown, Iowa. In conjunction with many of his appearances, his inspirational story has been recognized in international and domestic television, radio and print media markets. He has made television appearances in Toronto and across the Midwest and his feats have been referenced on Saturday Night Live, the Jay Leno show and countless publications including Sports Illustrated. Hood’s world record attempts and the stories behind them continue to inspire world wide coverage on many fronts. Hood is also appearing in a local film company documentary regarding world record setting achievements, which is scheduled for a 2008 festival release.

Hood maintains affiliation with several professional organizations, including the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, the Illinois Drug Enforcement Officers Association, the Chicago Agents Association and the National Drug Enforcement Officers Association (NDEOA). Hood is also a member of the National Graves Disease Foundation. From 2002 through 2006, SA Hood served on the Executive Board of the NDEOA where he ultimately held the position of 1st Vice President. From 2003 to 2006, Hood was President of the Executive Board for the Georgetown Commons Homeowners Association in Aurora, Illinois.

Hood is a Scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in Aurora, Illinois and a BSA Personal Fitness Merit Badge Counselor. Hood twice received BSA Lifeguard, CPR/AED certification and is presently studying for certification as a personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise and the National Federation of Professional Trainers. Hood is also a certified “spin cycling” instructor through Mad Dog Athletics, Inc. George has also collaborated with private industry in the production of a training journal titled, The Mile Book, which encompasses Hood’s training secrets of documenting performance in pursuit of attainable goals both in the gym and in corporate America. George enjoys camping, reading, running and promoting an active and physical lifestyle especially in young adults. Hood has three sons and resides in Aurora, Illinois. George can be reached at: georgehood111@yahoo.com or via his cell phone at: (630) 415-6222.

“Set Goals, Keep Score, Break Records… anything else is just exercise”—George E. Hood