L’Arche Cleveland is grateful to have such a diverse group of individuals who are helping us to further our mission.
Jerry grew up in South Euclid and Cleveland Heights, the oldest of six children. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in Cleveland and has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business from Cleveland State University. He worked for 37 years in Human Resources, finishing the last 22 years with Saint-Gobain Corporation and retired in 2017.
He is married to the former Margaret Higgins with whom he has five children. They live in Timberlake with their youngest son.
I treasure my involvement with L’Arche. My family and I have grown spiritually as we have become a part of the L’Arche community. I am a trial lawyer by day. I enjoy family, friends and community involvement. I am involved with the Knights of Columbus, Legatus and Cleveland Right to Life.
I first became involved with L’Arche as a high school junior, joining the inaugural group of St. Ignatius students guided by the late Jim Skerl in the “Friends with L’Arche” group. We attended monthly dinners at the homes, something the group continues doing today. I met current Board Member Marty Dybicz during my time there. I became a member of the Board and Treasurer in 2019. I’m a CPA, starting my career working for the large accounting firms and now working for a local start-up consulting company. I also coach cross country and track at St. Ignatius.
Born in Wisconsin, I spent time in New York, Detroit, and Rome, Italy. I now reside in Beachwood with my lovely wife of 47 years, Julie. We enjoy our 6 grandchildren born of our two children. Old age is slowing us down, but we have enjoyed travel to Europe, the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, and Alaska in our camper. L’Arche has given me new friends and a cause to care about deeply.
I treasure my involvement with L’Arche. My family and I have grown spiritually as we have become a part of the L’Arche community. I am a trial lawyer by day. I enjoy family, friends and community involvement. I am involved with the Knights of Columbus, Legatus and Cleveland Right to Life.
