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 seven years Jerry has made over 200 presentations on future trends (keynote speeches, leadership conferences, and visioning workshops). He has also completed 120 Strategic Planning events. Many of these were multiple planning steps (surveys, focus groups, trends presentations, stakeholder sessions, scenario 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 and dozens of organizations gives him a deep understanding of business challenges and changes. This creates perceptive trends presentations, realistic strategic sessions, and solid advice. 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. He earned 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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