William R. Jerles, Jr.represents Georgia’s 8th Congressional District and currently serves as Board Chair. He and his family live in Perry.

Jerles is managing partner of Daniel, Lawson, Tuggle & Jerles, LLP, being a member of the firm since 1990. Previously, he was a field representative for Sandoz Chemical Company, and an orchard manager for Big 6 Farms.

Jerles received a B.S.A. in agriculture from the University of Georgia and a J.D. from the Mercer University School of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia.

A member of the Perry City Council since 1996, Jerles also has served as Mayor Pro-Tem. His many civic activities include serving as pro bono legal counsel for the Perry Chamber of Commerce, Houston County Heritage Foundation, and Flint EMC Charitable Foundation. He is a past President of the Perry Rotary Club and a member of The Perry First United Methodist Church.

William Jerles was appointed to the GSFC Board of Commissioners in August 2003 and was reappointed January 25, 2008, for a term of office ending March 15, 2013.

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