Gerald’s parents immigrated to the United States and the San Francisco Bay area in the mid-fifties. Mom found work in the offices of Standard oil and dad worked in heavy construction equipment as an Operating Engineer. They saved and bought a new home in South San Francisco, where first came Robert and then Gerald.
Going through the public-school system Gerald was your average student but lacked direction for what was to come after high school. The United States Army offered him funding for continuing his education, a chance to experience other places, people and cultures, and a kick start to his career. After receiving an honorable discharge with awards, he entered the private sector and had a daughter, Michelle.
With a young family and work, Gerald’s education path went differently than some, similar to many, and has proven to be a lifelong journey. He spent years working at completing his undergraduate work, along with a Masters Certification in Project Management through George Washington University, an Advanced Project Management Certification from Stanford, and graduated with honors in an Executive MBA program from Saint Mary’s College of California.
After years of working for leading U.S. Companies such as Boise Cascade, Eastman Office Products, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, Gerald entered his career in project management working for two Global Supply Chain service providers. This is where he developed his passion for moving people, teams, organizations, and strategies forward.
Today Paige and Gerald are settled in Tracy, meeting as many local shop and restaurant owners as possible. They have the philosophy that if you shop and dine small regularly, communities will thrive and provide that hometown feeling we all strive for.
