Jere came to know Jesus as Savior and Lord as a young man, around the time he married his wife Robyn, and has been a follower of Jesus ever since. They have 6 children and 4 grandchildren. Jere is in his third career, working as Director of Operations for Christian Educators, an association for Christians working in public schools. In addition to serving as an elder and treasurer, he is currently involved in the membership and Partners In Education ministries, and occasionally brings the message in the Sunday morning service. Jere has a degree in Geography from CSU Fullerton and enjoys the outdoors, hiking, travel and family time.