Having qualified with an Honours Degree in Soil Science and with a Grad Dip in Marketing Jerry has worked for companies such as Samsung, Yates and the Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) as a turf agronomist, sports turf consultant and product development manager. In 2013 he established Gilba Solutions to provide independent turf agronomy services. With clients including Comm Bank Stadium, Stadium Australia, the NRL and Twin Creeks G.C they have become established as one of Australia's premium sports turf consultancies.