Jerry was born and raised in Beverly, went through the public school system and still lives and works here today. He is serving his fifth term as Beverly’s state representative. Jerry currently serves as Chairman of the Economic Development Committee. Parisella’s work experience includes serving as an attorney in private practice, Assistant City Solicitor for the City of Salem and with the City of Beverly Law Department. This combination of private and government experience gives Jerry a unique perspective on how the law affects ordinary citizens.
Jerry serves as a lieutenant colonel in the Massachusetts National Guard and was co-chair of the Legislature’s Veterans Committee. He authored the HOME Act to ensure all veterans receive proper housing and related services. As a veteran himself with deployments to Bosnia and Iraq, he uses these experiences to fight for programs so that all veterans young receive the support they need.