Jerry Berry, Principal Advisor, is a management consultant, facilitator and educator specializing in local government issues.  He was formerly the City Manager for the City of Nanaimo for 22 years having worked for that City for 28 years. During Jerry’s tenure as Manager, the City of Nanaimo received significant recognition and won numerous awards; particularly in strategic planning, environmental protection, community participation and innovative use of technology.   He has a particular interest in local government education, and received the President’s Millennium Award from the Local Government Management Association of BC for his contributions to the field. The Municipal Finance Authority and the North Central Municipal Officers’ Association (North Central Chapter) also presented Jerry with the Al Brockley Leadership Award for his long-standing work developing and supporting local government leaders. Jerry received the Distinguished Membership Award for 2010 from the Local Government Management Association of BC “For outstanding contribution to Local Government in British Columbia, and for promoting and upholding the LGMA ideals of professional management and leadership excellence“.