A life long technologist, Gerry has over 30 years experience in the electronics, solar energy, teaching, automotive, marketing, and high technology industries. As an FCC First Class broadcast engineer, electronics and mechanics instructor, master automotive mechanic, product designer, marketer and private pilot, Gerry has excelled in a variety of disciplines and industries.He has owned or partnered in a number of companies and has received training from various trade and technical schools including Specs Howard, SVSU, and multiple specialty institutions. Gerry has worked on projects like Western Michigan Universities’ solar PV project, systems for the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association, and various solar and wind installations in Michigan. As President of Product Development and Technology, Gerry has traveled to China extensively while developing critical relationships and engineering product solutions. Some of his developments have served the fabricating, aviation, marine (America’s Cup) food service and biometric security industries. He has traveled to Asia and Europe while developing new products for the US market. Gerry has likewise served as Public Affairs officer for the Civil Air Patrol at Selfridge Air National Guard base.