JERRY USRY

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JERRY USRY

( Georgia,  )

Cornerstone Government Affairs

Subjects: All Subjects

Introduction

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

Client List  Number of Years as a Lobbyist  Biography 
Clients

1) ALBANY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2) AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK

3) AMERICAN PEANUT SHELLERS ASSOCIATION

4) CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL

5) CENTURYLINK

6) CITY OF BAINBRIDGE

7) CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

8) DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF BAINBRIDGE AND DECATUR COUNTY

9) DI SQUARED

10) DISH NETWORK, L.L.C

11) DOUGHERTY COUNTY COMMISSION

12) ELITE CASINO RESORTS, LLC

13) EMORY UNIVERSITY

14) GEORGIA BIO

15) GEORGIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION

16) GEORGIA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION

17) GEORGIA SOCIETY OF HEARING PROFESSIONALS

18) HUNT COMPANIES, INC

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

24) UNITED POULTRY GROWERS ASSOCIATION

25) USRY CONSULTING, INC.

26) VARDEN CAPITAL PROPERTIES, INC.

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

20+ years

Biography

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.

Last Updated: May 03, 2021