Jerry Shirer

Interim Board Chair

Jerry Shirer, a University of North Texas graduate, is a visionary who executes using sound strategies and a high standard of personal integrity. 


Jerry has more than 30 years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience. From his tenure at Hilton as an operations executive and his role in fundraising development for a non-profit radio ministry (where he raised multi-millions of dollars to support the organization), to founding and leading Going Beyond Ministries with his wife, Jerry's experience and expertise have reached into diverse organizations and industries.


Most recently, his keen business mind has catalyzed the sale of several million books and curriculum, generated dozens of sold-out arena events, and supported the success of several theatrical movie releases.


As a high-capacity leader, he has also founded two business organizations: IOT Industries, an automation technology company in the DFW area, and Beyond Ice serving the franchise industry.


Jerry has a passion for business and serves on several boards, but his first commitment is to his family. His wife of over 20 years, Priscilla, and their three sons.