Background
Reese, Jerry was born on July 22, 1963 in Tiptonville, Tennessee, United States.
professional sports team executive
Reese, Jerry was born on July 22, 1963 in Tiptonville, Tennessee, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Health & Physical Education, Tennessee-Martin University, 1987. Master of Arts in Education Administration & Supervision, Tennessee-Martin University, 1988.
He is the current general manager of the New York Giants. He succeeded Ernie Accorsi as general manager on January 16, 2007, having been with the Giants since 1994. Jerry Reese was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.
He then played for the University of Tennessee at Martin where he was later an assistant coach before taking a job as a scout for the New York Giants.
From 2002 until becoming general manager in 2007, he was the Director of Pro Personnel for the Giants. Reese is credited with the Giants" success in the 2007 NFL Draft, which included the selections of Aaron Ross, Steve Smith, Jay Alford, Kevin Boss, Michael Johnson, Ahmad Bradshaw, and Zak DeOssie.
Some of them played important roles in the Giants" Super Bowl XLII victory. Prior to the start of Giants mini-camp in May 2008, Reese and the Giants were invited by President George West. Bush to the White House to honor their victory.
Married Gwen Moore; children: Jasmyne, Jerry World War II.