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25 years of government affairs experience in Georgia and Washington, DC
Extensive background in water and agriculture policy, advising three governors
Trusted advisor to numerous political campaigns
1) ALBANY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2) AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK
3) AMERICAN PEANUT SHELLERS ASSOCIATION
5) CENTURYLINK
7) CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
8) DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF BAINBRIDGE AND DECATUR COUNTY
9) DI SQUARED
11) DOUGHERTY COUNTY COMMISSION
13) EMORY UNIVERSITY
14) GEORGIA BIO
15) GEORGIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION
16) GEORGIA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION
17) GEORGIA SOCIETY OF HEARING PROFESSIONALS
19) MCCROMETER INC
20) NO 23 HOLDINGS (AG EXTRACTS)
21) NURSING REGULATION NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE BOARDS OF NURSING (NCSBN)
22) PHOEBE PUTNEY HEALTH SYSTEM
23) SATELLITE BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION
20+ years
Jerry Usry joined the firm in 2015, establishing the firm's Atlanta, Georgia office. Prior to joining Cornerstone, Jerry was the principal and founder of a successful, full-service, public affairs consulting firm headquartered in Albany, Georgia
Under retainer with a number of corporate, governmental and association clients, the firm established a strong track record of accomplishments with both the Georgia General Assembly and the U.S. Congress. From securing multi-million dollar appropriations projects, to drafting and implementing complex legislative strategies, Jerry has consistently achieved client goals and enjoys long-term business relationships as a result. He has played a major role in the reform of the Georgia Tax Code, a rewrite of state health and water planning laws, new food safety reporting statutes and the establishment and funding of a variety of university based institutes.
Democrat and Republican governors have appointed him to a variety of government policy posts, including the Georgia Rural Development Council and the ACT-ACF Water Compacts Advisory Committee. Jerry has also been recognized by prestigious organizations for professional accomplishments: Georgia Trend's 40 Under 40, Rising Star in Business and Politics; American Society of Association Executives, National Award for Excellence in Government Relations; James Magazine, Top Ten Independent Lobbyists in Georgia; and Zpolitics, 16 power players under the Gold Dome. Jerry is an original member of Governor Nathan Deal's (R-GA) Finance Committee and was appointed to his Inaugural Executive Committee.
Prior to the establishment of his consulting practice, Jerry was a staff director of a major commodity organization and a regional administrator for a state agency. He is a member of the Georgia Professional Lobbyist Association, Georgia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Georgia Agribusiness Council.
A lifelong Georgian and a native of Athens, Jerry has a B.S.A. and a Master's degree in Public Administration.