Jerome "Jerry" has been on the HCEF board for three years. He contributes to HCEF by providing financial information to help the board make financial decisions. Jerry enjoys working with HCEF because he believes it is important that children get a good Catholic education. Through the years, he has been involved in a number of committees and activities involving SEAS and other organizations. 

Jerry grew up on a farm in WI. and in 1969 he and his wife, Mary Ann moved to Hastings. Their two children attended Hastings Catholic schools. Their son is now Father Joseph and their daughter Catherine is married and has four children. Three of their children attended Catholic schools for their entire elementary education and one is still in Catholic elementary school. 

Jerry's career involved helping farmers have better accounting information for management, taxes, and credit.