Sunday, April 16, 2023
I met Jerry when interviewing him for purchasing manager and was immediately drawn to him as a friend at first sight. He was humble, direct, and confident with a very engaging presence. Jerry’s experience and credentials were equally impressive and fortunately he accepted our offer. We had a very good purchasing department, but Jerry brought it to a new level and won the respect of our global companies. It’s no surprise that he was a quiet performer – a servant-leader respected by all. Jerry loved his family. Although never boastful he frequently commented about the love and respect he had for them as though it kept him grounded. Jerry and I became close friends. He was a man that served in combat, worked his way up from the storeroom to head of purchasing for a global group, raised a beautiful loving family with his dear wife Debbie, was respected by all that knew him and yet retained his humility. What a man, what a friend.
