George G. Gleason is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bank OZK, a regional bank headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. He acquired the bank, then known as Bank of Ozarks, in 1979 at the age of 25 and has since guided it from a small community institution into a publicly traded financial services company with a national presence. Under his leadership, Bank OZK has earned recognition for its financial stability, growth strategy, and disciplined risk management. Gleason holds a law degree from the University of Arkansas.