Destination Duluth

Jerry grew up in Superior in the Billings Park neighborhood. He graduated from Maranatha Baptist University with a degree in pastoral studies. After college, he served in church ministry as an associate pastor in Martinsville, Indiana, for over 13 years.

Returning to the Twin Ports in 1996, he worked in the advertising department at the Duluth News Tribune until January 2012. He then freelanced as a social media marketer, helping many businesses with their Facebook pages.

In 2013, he was recruited to help launch the Destination Duluth Facebook page and promoted to Managing Director in the fall of 2019.

“It has been a remarkable honor working on Destination Duluth to uplift the city and to educate people about the beauty and quality of life here and why they would want to #befromDuluth

Jerry and his wife Sandi enjoy living in Duluth’s growing Lincoln Park neighborhood. They have four grown children and eight grandchildren.

The couple loves getting out and enjoying what life in Duluth has to offer on both the North and South shores of the Lake. Their favorite spots are the Rose Garden, Brighton Beach, Park Point, Gooseberry Falls, Split Rock Lighthouse, and Bayfield.

Regarding the new board members, Jerry stated, “I am so excited about the fresh leadership and the gifts and talents they bring that will expand our ability to influence positive growth for Duluth and surrounding areas.”

He added, “We deeply appreciate both our photographers and writers for helping us tell the story of Duluth.”