Date Of Birth & Birthplace: 7/5/1976 (Paterson, NJ) Race: n/a Religion: Catholic Residence: Paterson, NJ Education: BS in Chemical Engineering from Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD; MBA in Business from London Business School, London, Occupation: Strategic Marketing Consultant Office Type:U.S. House -- New Jersey District 8
Quarterly Campaign Finance Information
Cash on Hand: $39,551
Total Receipts: $52,320
Total Disbursements: $12,767
Date of Last Report: 6/30/2004
Biography:
George Ajjan touts himself as a "fifth generation" member of his family born in the United States. His family is of Syrian descent.
Ajjan was born in Paterson, N.J., and has grew up in the area. He attended Johns Hopkins University and earned a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering in 1998.
He returned to New Jersey and worked as a factory manager at a Procter & Gamble manufacturing facility in Avenel. In 2003, Ajjan earned a masters of business administration degree at the London Business School, where he focused on entrepreneurship.
Ajjan is a full-time candidate now. Prior to that, he worked with northern New Jersey businesses as a consultant on their marketing practices.
Ajjan said he is a lifelong parishioner of St. Ann Melkite Catholic Church in West Paterson, where he has served on the Parish Council and taught religious education.
Past Campaigns:
This is George Ajjan's first run for political office.