Jerry has been practicing architecture and planning for 38 years. He worked for architecture and planning firms while completing two degrees in architecture at Georgia Institute of Technology.

In 2003, Jerry was a guest lecturer at the Southern China Institute of Design & Research and an International Jurist for facilities in Foshan, China in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games. He was also one of the original faculty members of Hammons School of Architecture at Drury University, where he still serves as an adjunct professor. Presently, Jerry leads the Bates and Associates Team as their Director of Architecture.

Education:

• 1974 Georgia Institute of Technology – Masters of Architecture
• 1972 Georgia Institute of Technology – Bachelors of Architecture
• 1966 Drury University – Bachelors of Arts in Physics

Professional Designations:

• Member of the American Institute of Architects
• National Council for Architectural Registration Board
• Past President, AIA Springfield Chapter
• Past President, AIA Missouri

Community Activities:

• Construction Specification Institute
• International Code Council
• Congress on New Urbanism
• The Seaside Institute
• Drury University
• Adjunct Professor
• Urban Land Institute