Born in Toronto, raised in Muskoka; a resident of Elora, he is the author of several published and self-published books of poetry, historical research into the Guelph mafia, anti-slavery activism on the Grand River River; and has a book of monologues Echoes in the Timbers published in folio by the Elora Poetry Centre. Vocamus Press published his first chapbook, Rhythmic with Lyric, and recently produced his second,  Skidding with the Quarrymen,  which can be purchased through the Books for Sale link of the Elora Poetry Centre website. Jerry is also a playwright, former journalist, stone worker, and dancer.