It's well documented that Jerry is
  known as a world class musician, but what some people don't know, is that he also had, and continues to have a successful career within the business side of the music industry.  As a consultant, a lot that Jerry is involved in is "behind the scenes" so to speak, and thus not as visible to the public as much as the musician side of his career is.

Jerry was the Executive Producer and Director for the Columbia Pictures owned  "Wheeling Jamboree" from 1977-1982.  His involvement during those years as one of the largest concert promoters in the US, kept him in close contact with all of the National Artists, Record Labels, Talent Agencies and Management Companies representing the National Acts of the world including William Morris, MCA, RCA, ICM, and United Artists.
  
His involvement with Jamboree in the Hills with Glen Reeves ,  became the blue-print for today's country music festivals. He was a member of The Nashville Talent Buyers Association. He also produced concerts for Detroit Diesel Allison, a Division of General Motors, and a special half-time show at the legendary Cotton Bowl.
 
He was nominated for a position on the Board of Directors for the CMA. He produced a TV Special for Showtime along with a TV Special on Faron Young for K-Tel. He Produced a "Country Concert Weekend" at Sea-World featuring Alabama and others.
 
He managed 5 divisions and served as liaison for over  75 signed music acts.  He received awards including one from the President of the United States for "Outstanding Contributions to Country Music". In 1982, he accepted a position with SIT String Company as General  Manager.  He was also responsible for over-seeing the marketing, advertising, and artist relations departments until 1989.

In 1989, Jerry made a decision to leave the music business entirely in order to become a more active part, along with his wife Kathie, in the raising of their 2 daughters.  In 2002, he returned to the music business full time both as a musician and producer for recording sessions and as an independent consultant for musical artists and other related organizations.
 
Many of the consulting services Jerry is engaged in does not permit him to legally discuss the details and  agreements with the various company's.  However we can tell you that he is President of a steel guitar company that manufactures and sells his personal brand of steel guitars. He is contracted to be the Executive Producer for a television pilot show surrounding country music and it's history.  He has worked as a consultant for musical instrument manufactures,  concert promoters, and corporate accounts.  
  
Jerry acknowledges that his visibility since his return may seem brief  based on what he's able to talk about in regard to the business side, but let us assure you that there's plenty going and much more to come for him.