Biography

Jerry W. Flaming graduated with an associate's degree in general studies from Tabor College, class of 1963. He has over 30 years of experience in his field. Jerry decided to open his own business, Custom Playgrounds Inc., initially a non-profit organization. Custom Playgrounds Inc. is now a global company that specializes in building playgrounds for schools, military bases, and park districts. Previously, Jerry worked in the construction industry. It was from there that Jerry found his passion which prompted him to start Custom Playgrounds Inc. In Jerry's career over 300 playgrounds have been built throughout the United States as well as internationally. Jerry is an active member of Rotary and National Institute of Playgrounds. Jerry plans to eventually retire from his company and leave it in the able hands of his hardest working employees. The key to his success has been his work ethic and genuine enjoyment for what he does. Jerry is looking forward to networking and communicating with other likeminded professionals.