Background
Gerdes, John Leon was born on September 7, 1955 in Benkelman, Nebraska, United States. Son of Foster Finley and Lucille (Mulvany) Gerdes.
Gerdes, John Leon was born on September 7, 1955 in Benkelman, Nebraska, United States. Son of Foster Finley and Lucille (Mulvany) Gerdes.
Bachelor of Science, Kearney State College, 1982.
Police officer, Kearney (Nebraska) Police Department, 1977-1980; state deputy sheriff, Nebraska Liquor Control Commission, Grand Island, 1980-1982; instructor, Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center, Grand Island, 1982-1985; operations manager Park Center Mall, Lehndorff Group, Phoenix, 1985-1987; general manager Greenbriar Mall, Lehndorff Group, Atlanta, since 1987. Consultant in field, since 1988.
Co-chair economic development Southwest Atlanta Pride. Member International Council Shopping Centers (certified shopping center manager, member advisory board School for Professional Development since 1990), Atlanta Chamber C., South Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Civitan.
Married Danis Rae Richards, August 9, 1975 (divorced August 1982). Married Marie Louise Dorsey, May 19, 1988. Children: Merdith, Christopher.