Has worked as an artist for comics books, books and magazines since the 1980s. Was raised in Fredericksburg, Virginia and now resides in Missouri, where he works with other filmmakers on independent film projects.
Served as a U.S. Army combat medic in the early 1990's.
Co-founded the company Charlie Foxtrot Entertainment with fellow military vets, Dale Dye, Julia Dye, Tom Waltz, John Del Vecchio, Ernesto Haibi and Doug Esposito. Tom Waltz is best known for the critically acclaimed work for IDW and John Del Vecchio is the author of the best selling book "the 13th Valley". Dale and Julia Dye are Senior military Advisers on productions like "Saving Private Ryan", "Starship Troopers" and "Band of Brothers."
Gerry's other company, Hazmat Studios, began working as partners with Blind Spot Pictures, the makers of "Iron Sky", to produce graphic novels and comics based on the film "Iron Sky" in 2013.