Background
Lapham, Jerry L. was born on August 31, 1944 in Allegan County, Michigan, United States. Son of Dean D. and Martha Ardise (Pike) Lapham.
Lapham, Jerry L. was born on August 31, 1944 in Allegan County, Michigan, United States. Son of Dean D. and Martha Ardise (Pike) Lapham.
Bachelor, Adrian College, 1966. Master of Arts, Western Michigan University, 1968.
Vocational rehabilitation counselor State of Michigan, Highland Park, 1967-1969. Psychology Wayne State University, Detroit, 1969-1971. Executive director Big Brothers Big Sisters, Battle Creek, 1971-1981.
Field representative to director field services Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Philadelphia, 1981-1991, director, agency development, since 1991, director training and professional development international, 2001—2002. Director training and professional development Northeast Boys and Girls Clubs American, Macungie, since 2002. Part-time instructor Western Michigan University, Wayne State University, Albion College, Kellogg Community College, Monroe County Community College, Lehigh Community College.
Speaker in field.
Board directors Ancient Oaks Civic Association, 1991-1993. Task force member United Methodist Church, New York City, 1992-1994. Board directors Lehigh County Development, president, vice president, 1991-1997.
Vice president program council Allenfour United Methodist Church. Chairman United Way, 1975. Chairperson Pegasus, Inc.
Executive board directors Calhoun County Juvenile Justice Coordinator Council. Chairman Calhoun County Runaway Committee. Member Coalition for Services to Youth Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Member American Association Counseling and Development, National Association Social Work, Adrian College Alumni Association (president 1997, vice president 1995-1997), Aspires Connector (president 1994-1995, founder), Kiwanis (president, board directors).
Married Judith A. Evans, August 16, 1969.