George Hayes

George Hayes grew up in New Orleans, LA. He attended a small school there called New Orleans Academy (NOA) which prepared him for college, where he earned a JD. He moved to Florida, where he practiced commercial real estate law from 1979 until 2021 when he retired. His wife is from Kentwood, and they decided to move there. Her father invited George to come to a Rotary Club of Kentwood meeting and George enjoyed the people in the club so much that he joined right away.

George loves the fact that the Club does so much for the Kentwood community. The club members all come together to Serve Above Self. The Christmas Parade, Car Show and Saturday Market are all sponsored by the Kentwood club. The club sends several students to RYLA every year. George was one of the “Sharks” at last year’s RYLA.

Kentwood was once known as “The Dairy Capital of the South” but that industry declined in the 1970’s. George and Susan had always dreamed of owning a Wine Bar. Downtown Kentwood had several unoccupied old brick buildings that needed rejuvenation. They bought one, renovated it and “Wine on Main” was born. George is now the “retired attorney that owns a wine”.