George Hatfield 

George Hatfield graduated from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a Bachelor of Science in Plant and Soil Science. George is the founder of Hatfield Orchids which was established in 1999. Hatfield Orchids is a leading hybridizer of cymbidiums in the World. Hybrids created and sold by Hatfield Orchids have won numerous awards internationally.

Professional Employment:

• Owner Hatfield Orchids 1999 - Curent

• Hatfield Agricultural Consulting, 2005 - Current

Major accomplishments of George in the field of orchids include:

• Trustee of World Orchid Conference 2019 – Current

• Cymbidium Society of America, Hudlow Medal recipient

• Hybridizer Award for Cymbidiums, AOS 2018

• President, American Orchid Society – Past 2016 - 2018

• Board Member Cymbidium Society of America 1994 - 2010

• President, Cymbidium Society of America 1998/99

• Chairman of the CSA Cymbidium Congress from 1998-2001

• Author of Articles in Awards Quarterly, Orchid Digest, and Cymbidium Society Journal

• President of the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show 2002/2003 and 2015/2016

• Certified Accredited Judge – American Orchid Society and Cymbidium Society of America

• Keynote speaker at the 2009 Australian National Orchid Conference in