Making a Difference in the Big Easy

Jerry LePre is a highly effective award-winning journalist (LPA), speaker, trainer and prolific author* who engages and energizes business, civic and educational organizations to EMPOWER THE CHAMPION WITHIN. His books, messages and presentations blend practical insight and old-fashion values with humor, common sense and uplifting stories.

For more than two decades, the thought-provoking teaching resources created by the former PBS co-host have been used for talent, culture and leadership development by fortune 100 companies, Ochsner, United States Coast Guard, Jefferson Parish Chamber of Commerce and Bethany Church (Lazarus Program). Jerry has taught educators in Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard Parish and St. John Parish.  

Jerry's result-oriented presentations are not just about motivation; they are focused on transformation.

Professional Highlights

• Co-hosted WYES’s Pulse New Orleans
• Featured columnist for GridWeek
• Two books ranked in the top 110 by Amazon*
• Board member National Speakers Association (NSA) GNO
• Director of Ochsner Health Plan's Total Health 65 (Medicare HMO)
• International Risk Manager
• Chief Negotiator National Accounts / Non-profit
• Member of the Southern Christian Writers Guild (SCWG)
• Named in Who’s Who New Orleans**
• Key to the City of New Orleans for academic excellence
• Featured on TV and Radio (Family Focus / LifeSongs)
• Award winning Journalist (LPA)
• Louisiana Sports Historian

*Two books rated in top 110 for Christian Stewardship / July 2021

**Twice named in Who's Who of New Orleans as leading Risk Manager

Jerry is the founder of Celebrate Senior Life (CSL) that provides informative and entertaining presentations to empower senior adults. He is also an award-winning classical guitarist, singer and songwriter along with being a digital artist and graphic designer (Seagull Art and Design). He is the creator of the Blue Seagull style of art.