Jerry Mlekoday | Creative Guru

Role: As the Creative Guru, Jerry is the go-to guy for all things related to creative and marketing.

Expertise: In addition to his involvement with PTP, Jerry has contributed ideas and design expertise to several agencies and publishers supporting clients including Federal Express, Farmer’s Insurance, Norwest Bank (Wells Fargo), Pillsbury, Polaris Industries, Victory Motorcycles, John Deere, the Minnesota Twins and U.S. Bank.

Background: Jerry was immersed in team sports from an early age, playing baseball, basketball and his current sport of choice, ice hockey. That accounts for his appreciation of the physical and mental benefits that kids experience when they get involved in sports. He’s channeled that appreciation into this effort to help physically and mentally challenged children learn how to play hockey. Jerry’s involvement is also a tribute to his Aunt Shirley, who has Down Syndrome. He credits her with having a big impact on his life.

Jerry is married to Beth and they’re the parents of three beautiful children, Alison, Ryan and Lauren.