George Castro II
President & CEO, Lic. R.E. Broker NY & NJ
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325 E Westfield Ave Roselle Park NJ, 07204
Get to Know Me
George A. Castro II is a distinguished real estate broker licensed in New Jersey and New York, boasting over three decades of experience and more than $50 billion in combined sales. As the founder and leader of Premier Homes, he has propelled the company to become the #1 most productive real estate firm in New Jersey and among the top 1% in the Northeast. Under his guidance, Premier Homes has received numerous awards for outstanding sales performance.
Beyond his real estate achievements, Castro has held significant public service roles. In 2001, Governor James McGreevey appointed him to the State Investment Council, where he represented the Consolidated Police and Firemen Pension Fund Commission of New Jersey, managing $80 billion in state employee pension funds. His peers elected him as Vice-Chairman on the day he was sworn in. From 2002 to 2011, he served as Commissioner of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) under multiple governors. During his tenure, the board approved the construction of the new MetLife Stadium, formerly known as Giants Stadium.
Castro’s expertise and community involvement have been recognized in prominent publications such as The New York Times and The Star-Ledger. He has received several congressional commendations introduced by members of the U.S. House of Representatives, and in 2011, a U.S. Senate proclamation was introduced by Senator Robert Menendez in his honor. In 2005, he was a finalist in New Jersey’s Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.
Currently, Castro serves as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Adjustment for the City of Elizabeth, New Jersey, and is a gubernatorial appointee to the Union County College Board of Trustees, where he is Vice Chairman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee. He is also the CEO of the Ritz Theatre in Elizabeth, NJ, and a member of the Trinitas Hospital Foundation Board of Directors. His unwavering commitment to excellence continues to shape the real estate landscape and his community positively.
For more insights into George A. Castro II’s professional journey and real estate expertise, you can visit his YouTube channel.
