ยป Meet Gerry Purcell
Gerry Purcell is a life-long conservative and native of Toccoa, Georgia. A graduate of Truett-McConnell College and the Chaminade University of Honolulu, Gerry began his career as a military intelligence officer, earning several distinguished honors during his time in the Army. After a brief bout with cancer, Gerry transitioned to the private sector where he became nationally recognized as a free-market health care and insurance expert, saving millions for companies and local and state governments nationwide. Gerry and his wife Julianne currently reside in Alpharetta. Gerry launched his campaign for Insurance Commissioner in March 2009 with the intention of bringing new leadership and real, common-sense solutions to Georgia government.
Personal Background
- Native of Toccoa, Georgia and currently lives on a horse farm in Alpharetta
- Married to wife Julianne and has two grown boys
- Son of a Southern Baptist Minster
- Founder of two churches and is a volunteer Minster
- Cancer survivor
- Life motto: “To whom much is given, much is required.”
Education
- B.A. in Business Administration From University of Honolulu, 1985
- Associates Degree from Truett-McConnell College, Cleveland, GA 1982
Military Service
- Military Intelligence Officer, serving in various Brigade and Battalion level positions, including Adjutant
- Enlisted in the United States Army in 1982, commissioned in 1985, served until 1989
- Awarded full ROTC Scholarship and graduated as Top Soldier in Basic Training
- Decorated with citations for fiscal accountability, community service and leadership
- Recipient of the George C. Marshall Leadership Award
Career
- Saved millions for governments and businesses large and small, working with them to lower health care costs with common-sense, free-market solutions
- Managed multimillion dollar budgets and led thousands of people
- Currently a small business owner
“Insurance Commissioner may not be a title that gets much air time, but we need to start somewhere with leaders who are willing to do battle for us. Gerry is a cancer survivor who has been through the healthcare system to know and understand it. He has what it takes to make a positive difference in Georgia while saving us money and helping to construct a healthcare system that works for us and meets the needs of all Georgians.”
~ Krista Dove
