Jerry was born on a farm in western Nebraska. At an early age, his family moved
to the small Arizona Town of Camp Verde. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and
helping his father raise quarter horses. He took over his father’s contracting
business at the age of 19 - building spec homes and his business. He loved
teaching youth groups and raising his children. He volunteered at the local fire
department and soon took on that job full time in a nearby community of
Cottonwood, AZ. He also oversaw the operations of the local ambulance service
for several years. He became an EMT, IEMT and Paramedic.
He filled many positions as Fire Fighter, Engineer, Fire Marshall, Acting Chief and
Captain. Jerry completed his Fire Science Degree. He also worked with the local
Community College teaching EMT classes. After retiring from the Cottonwood Fire
Department, Jerry became Assistant Chief at a nearby fire department and later
became Chief. Jerry graduated from the National Fire Academy. Upon completing
40 plus years in the fire service, Jerry retired to the White Mountains with his wife
Sharon. He once again enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and added reenacting
wild west history.
After several years, Jerry and his wife chose to fulfill one of their goals to sell real
estate together. They sold for over four years in Arizona and absolutely love
helping people find the home of their dreams. In 2022, Jerry and Sharon decided
to take one more adventure and moved to Oklahoma. Jerry loves the beauty of
the great State of Oklahoma, the history and all the green landscapes. He has
expanded his reenacting to include the oil barren years – often volunteering at
the Grand House in Ponca City.
Jerry has a large family with 5 married children and 18 grandchildren and 3 great
grandchildren. Family reunions are very loud and fun-filled. He loves to visit,
laugh and help people.