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"I believe it's his greatest contribution to the association," Roper states. "He was so key because he had standing and credibility with both groups. He could bridge the gaps, and he was able to keep the consolidation going forward.

"Jerry's a gentleman, a strong family man, and his civic endeavors in Dallas make him one of the community leaders," Roper continues. "How he finds the time to do it all, I don't know. But he does, and he does it all extremely well. He's such an astute business man."