Jerry is a professional bridge player, writer and teacher, who specializes in group seminars.  He is a native of Charlotte, N. C. where he still lives with his wife, Gini.  Their son, Big Jake, completed his career as a four year starter for the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears. For the past three years, he has played professionally in arena league football and continues to pursue his career. Their extended family includes Roxy, a 105 pound Bull Mastiff.

As a player, Jerry has appeared 25 consecutive times on the annual American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) “Top 500” list.  His 18,000+ masterpoints include over 300 regional wins and nine top-five finishes in National Events. 

When the ACBL established its teacher accreditation program (TAP)  in 1987, Jerry was asked to participate as a trainer.  During his tenure he certified over 2,000 bridge teachers.  Since 1994 he has served annually as an expert panelist for the American Bridge Teachers Association.  He is a member of the National Speakers Program, and provides a free lecture during the Spring, Summer and Fall National Bridge Tournaments.

Jerry is a featured columnist for both Better Bridge Magazine and the ACBL Bulletin. His byline for both magazines is “Ask Jerry.”