# Ryan George

> Tucson-based entrepreneur Ryan George co-founded 220 Solutions in 2001 and led the business that became Simpleview, a provider of software and digital marketing services to destination organizations. His career spans accounting, IT consulting, tourism technology, and the company’s 2024 acquisition by Granicus. His retirement from the CEO role was announced in July 2026.

- **Role:** Former CEO of Simpleview (now Granicus Destinations); retirement announced July 2026
- **Organizations:** 220 Solutions, Simpleview, Granicus Destinations, Heinfeld, Meech & Co., Destinations International, Tourism Diversity Matters, Events Industry Council Equity Task Force, Tucson Conquistadores
- **From:** Tucson, United States
- **Education:** BSBA, double major in Accounting and Management Information Systems, University of Arizona, Eller College of Management
- **Known for:** Co-founded the predecessor of Simpleview in Tucson in 2001., Led Simpleview through its growth and 2024 acquisition by Granicus., Simpleview served more than 1,000 destinations worldwide at the time of the acquisition.

## Career timeline

- **1993** — Earned Eagle Scout rank; organized a food collection project.
- **1997** — Graduated from the University of Arizona with accounting and MIS majors.
- **Before 2001** — Worked at Heinfeld, Meech & Co. and developed its IT consulting division.
- **2001** — Co-founded 220 Solutions, the predecessor of Simpleview.
- **2002** — 220 Solutions and cvbTV launched a web-based CRM for destination marketing organizations.
- **2007** — 220 Solutions and cvbTV merged under the Simpleview name, according to the company’s 25-year retrospective.
- **2020** — Simpleview formed its Future Tourism Group, headed by David Peacock.
- **2023** — Received the Amphi Foundation Distinguished Alumni Award.
- **2024** — Selected for the Catalina Council Distinguished Citizen Award; Granicus announced its acquisition of Simpleview on September 5.
- **2026** — Simpleview marked 25 years in February; George’s retirement was announced in July.

## Achievements

- Co-founded the predecessor of Simpleview in Tucson in 2001.
- Led Simpleview through its growth and 2024 acquisition by Granicus.
- Simpleview served more than 1,000 destinations worldwide at the time of the acquisition.
- Earned Eagle Scout rank in 1993.
- Recipient of the 2023 Amphi Foundation Distinguished Alumni Award.
- Selected for the 2024 Catalina Council Distinguished Citizen Award.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — TourismIQ reported George’s retirement after more than 25 years of CEO leadership at Simpleview.
- **2026-02** — The company celebrated 25 years and revisited its 220 Solutions origins and development into Simpleview.
- **2024-09** — Granicus announced its acquisition of Simpleview.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgeorge2024
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/rgeorge2024

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Last updated: 2026-10-25