Jerry Longsworth

Jerry Longsworth is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of extensive experience in the IT industry, spanning from senior executive roles to individual contributor positions. His career has encompassed a wide array of responsibilities, including Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Sales, US Regional Director, and General Manager across a spectrum of organizations ranging from venture-backed startups to multinational corporations. Jerry possesses a deep understanding of the intricate dynamics of the direct B2B global multinational enterprise client engagement experience.

Throughout his career, Jerry has been instrumental in building executive client relationships, managing operational infrastructure, overseeing service delivery, and leading sales teams. His journey includes notable tenures at esteemed companies such as Capgemini, Compugen, Kongsberg Oil & Gas Technologies, NEC Corporation of America (Advanced Technical Computing Center), Pioneer-Standard Electronics, Digital Equipment Corporation, Zenith Data Systems/Groupe Bull, and Nynex Business Centers (now Verizon).

Jerry earned his MBA in Information Technology Management from Western Governors University in 2014, complementing his Bachelor of Business Administration in Management with a minor in Finance from Texas A&M University Mays Business School.

Jerry is the Co-Founder and Immediate Past President of SIM Houston Toastmasters and has held leadership positions as the former VP of Marketing and Board Member of The Society of Information Managers. Moreover, he has served as President of the Houston Association of Information Technology Professionals and the Texas A&M Reveille Business Networking Club. Jerry also contributes his expertise as an Advisory Board Member of the Computer Information Systems Program at DeVry University.