It is with deep sorrow that I pass along the news of the death of our colleague, Gerald Clor.
Most recently with UCB Pharma, Jerry spent many years in the training field with companies such as Bayer, Sanofi, Roche and BMS. Jerry also served as a consultant, particularly in his field of specialization, Managed Markets Training.
At the LTEN Conference this past spring, Jerry was the picture of health – trim and vigorous, and (as always) ready to teach. However, he fell ill during the week; and when the doctors treated him, they discovered that he had a Stage 4 untreatable cancer. This was stunning news, as he had been asymptomatic before that week.
I had the privilege of working closely with Jerry throughout the years and considered him to be, not only a very knowledgeable and personable professional, but a genuine friend. Jerry and I used to meet for lunch at an Irish pub in Parsippany (NJ) to brainstorm business and it always struck me how energetic and enthused he was about his work. He wasn’t looking to retire – he had too many ideas, and an irrepressible drive to teach.
He was a veteran, a family man, and a truly amazing networker. More than that, however – he was a true gentleman.
Jerry was one of the good guys and will be truly missed by all who knew him. The announcement of his passing is here.
Thanks for sharing Steve. I had the pleasure of recruiting/hiring Jerry over a decade ago and he was everything you’ve described and more. He was that rare combination of facilitation/teaching excellence combined with deep knowledge expertise on the subject matter of managed care. More importantly, Jerry was a throwback who managed to fit in with every generation. I saw firsthand how he would mentor trainers younger in their careers by his example and humble spirit. He was a true gentleman and a fun guy to be around. LTEN conferences won’t be the same without seeing Jerry.
Oh my. Steve – thanks for sharing. I can only echo all the kind words. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jerry in his consulting roles and he was always the leader in the room. To your point though, the biggest loss to the training community is that he truly was one of the good guys – a real gentleman. RIP.
Steve, thanks so much for writing this. I had the priveledge of working with Jerry and he is everything you describe. He will be missed!