Dr. George Mamalis grew up in Rock Springs, WY, a small town in southwestern Wyoming. He attended the University of Colorado and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1982, majoring on biology. He then went on to the University of California, Berkeley, where he received his Doctor of Optometry in 1986. Moving back to Colorado, he has been at Eyecare of Union Square ever since, and bought the practice in 1987. Dr. Mamalis belongs to the Colorado Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.

Dr. Mamalis has been married to his wife Leslie since 1990. They live here in Lakewood with their dog and cat. They enjoy gardening, bird watching, hiking, and travelling. Dr. Mamalis is also a big football and ice hockey fan.

Dr. Mamalis is a member of the Rotary Club of Golden, where he is active in numerous community service and charitable projects. He was selected Rotarian of the Year in 2001.