Gerry became involved in hockey back in Toronto at an early age and has been a trainer at virtually every level of the game, from junior, to minor pro to the NHL. He was trainer for four season with the California Golden Seals and two with the Cleveland Barons before heading west to work as Canucks equipment trainer from 1979 to 1982. He then joined the Vancouver Canadians baseball club where he spent 10 seasons in marketing and ticket sales. He began volunteering his services as trainer of the Canucks alumni hockey team in the mid-80s. He now works in a number of sporting goods stores and skate shops in Burnaby and Coquitlam.