Jerry Montgomery

Jerry Montgomery is the current Senior Director of Field and Impact Programs at NetHope. Prior to this, Jerry worked as the Senior Program Manager at Macfadden from September 2020 to July 2022. In this role, Jerry supervised 8 managers and 20 direct reports while supporting program implementation and ensuring programs and projects were implemented aligned with client expectations and requirements. Jerry has a knack for building strong relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive tangible results.

Throughout Jerry's career, they have managed three 5-year support service task orders valued at $900M, including administrative oversight of information technology (IT), contracts, recruiting, training unit, M&A, and facilities for Office of Transition Initiatives and Bureau of Humanitarian Affairs (USAID). Jerry has also worked closely with a team of 60 Personal Service Contractors (PSCs); managing a process improvement project to develop and implement a Tableau tracking system that monitored and reduced recruitment timelines from 180 days to 60. In addition, Jerry coached and mentored 150 team members and strengthened staff performance by approximately 25%, implementing communication cadence protocols, measurable KPIs, and performance planning. By creating a culture of psychological safety within their department, Jerry promoted open, constructive talent engagement, developing trust through development programs.

Jerry Montgomery attended the University of Denver, where they obtained a Master of Arts in International Development. Jerry also attended California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.

Some of their coworkers include Jean-louis Ecochard - Chief Innovation Officer, Anne Vandercook - Finance Manager, and Dianna Langley - COO. Jerry Montgomery reports to Lance Pierce, CEO.