Jerry Holt served in the Marine Corps from 1962 – 1966. After completing Boot Camp in San Diego, he attended Basic Electronics and Radio Repair School. After completing school, he remained as a classroom instructor, then later supervised a radio repair shop at the helicopter facility in Santa Ana, CA, and later at MCAS El Toro.
After leaving the Corps as a Sergeant, he had a 30-year career with IBM Corporation. Utilizing GI-Bill benefits, he received a BS degree from Indiana University and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. He is actively involved in community activities. While living in New Jersey, he served twelve years on a municipal council and three year as mayor.
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE PROFILE
He currently serves as a Detachment Commandant and as Past Commandant of the Department of South Carolina. He also serves as a member of the American Legion Honor Guard, is an active member in the American Legion Riders, and is Treasurer and Board Member of his local United Way. He has been a League member since 2012.