Consciousness, Character and Love

In 2017, Gerry launched the NFP, Learning To Be Human (LTBH), dedicated to helping individuals and organizations realize and access innate human qualities, such as the energy of love. Participants are engaged in “practices of the heart” with the intent to help them be more of who they authentically are, creating space for civility, compassion, empathy, connection, and love. Gerry is a past board member of the Midwest Eye-Banks and a current ambassador for Eversight Eye Bank. Additionally, he served as President of the Plainfield Lion’s Club, 2010-11, and is currently a member of the Bellwood Lion’s Club.

Gerry earned a bachelor's Degree of Arts in Social and Community Studies, as well as a Master's Degree of Arts, in Organizational Leadership, both from Lewis University. Gerry has certification with Wainwright Professional Coaching and has participated in several other coaching education venues. He completed doctoral requirements at Cardinal Stritch University focused on Learning, Leadership, and Service, with his research topic centering around "The Phenomena of Producing, Accumulating and Distributing Love at Work." Gerry holds a Business Management certification, as well as NASD Series 7 and 63 securities licenses (expired Oct. 2010), along with a host of Leadership Development certifications. Gerry resides in the Chicagoland area.