Education
Irons earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, formerly Maryland State College. He earned his master"s degree in Business Administration from The University of Chicago, during 6 off-seasons, while playing professional football as a linebacker for the Oakland Raiders. He attended John Marshall Law School at night, while playing linebacker with the Cleveland Browns for 4 years.
Cleveland, Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce named him “Manitoba of the Year.”.
Career
Gerald has been listed among the 100 greatest Cleveland Browns of all time. After 10 years in the NFL, he retired from football and moved his family to Texas. Five years after arriving in Texas, the Osaka Japan Junior Chamber of Commerce selected him to represent the United States at its worldwide “Ten Outstanding Young Persons Conference,” held for 10 days in Osaka.
During the conference, he met with the Crown Prince, Crown Princess, and with the Prime Minister.
The Mayor of Osaka presented him with a gold key to the city of Osaka. Irons also speaks the Japanese language.
Irons is a Past President of the Conroe Independent School District Board of Trustees. He has served on the CISD Board for 19 years.
His current term expires in 2012.
Irons is Senior Vice President of Business Development with Conine & Associates, Commercial Real Estate Advisors. He represents commercial real estate on behalf of The Woodlands Development Company.
