Experience
Jerry Matthews assists organizations and individuals in creating a successful future.
He does that through presentations on future trends, facilitating strategic planning, and executive advice.
During his 27 years of experience as CEO of the largest trade associations in Illinois and Florida he created a vast array of new programs, products and services. He is recognized for interpreting future trends and concepts through presentations and videos.
In the last five years Jerry has made over 80 presentations on future trends (keynote speeches, leadership conferences, and visioning workshops). He has also completed over 100 Strategic Planning events. Many of these were multiple planning steps (surveys, focus groups, trends presentations, stakeholder sessions, planning retreats, implementation). In addition to executive advising and searches, Jerry has assisted on organizational restructuring and mergers. These events were throughout the US and Canada.
Jerry’s ability to see future trends increases the value of his services. And personal interaction with thousands of professionals gives him a deep understanding of business challenges and changes. This creates perceptive trends presentations and realistic strategic sessions. And he thoroughly enjoys the action – the debate – the creativity – the fun – of future planning and interactive presentations.Jerry has a BS degree from Samford University, an MBA from Florida Atlantic, and holds the CAE designation as well as a Black Belt in Karate. He is a Professional member of the National Speakers Association.
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