About⁰⁴

Ah yes, the dreaded bio section.

Jerome, has politely passed on this for now.

He was born. He tells jokes. That much he is sure of.

For the past 10+ years Jerome has been directing, producing, writing, and performing sketch comedy, musicals, and improv. Some of the spectacular stand-out shows from the stand-up guy that he is are in the Shows section.

Based in NYC (Pittsburgh, PA) Jerome has graced stages from coast-to-coast. Lovely places like: Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Diego, San Francisco, and more.

Perhaps you have seen him in commercials for AT&T, Google, or Sucrets. On the jumbotron before games for the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

Or featured in The Onion:
- Study: Average Person’s Life Plan Can Only Withstand 25 Seconds Of Direct Questioning (opens in new tab).

(Jerome is adamant that it is okay if you have not)

He‘s also been extremely fortunate to take courses from some of the funniest people in the comedy world (and he stresess that means “thee world” it did not pass copy twice but he keeps saying “thee world” and that “people will read it and hear it in my voice and it will make sense”):

Craig Cackowski, Sebastian Conelli, Kevin McDonald, Jaime Moyer, Christine Nangle, Shannon O’Neill, Natalie Palamides, Rich Talarico, & “more”!

Jerome seems averse to writing content, and yet, he wrote this. Which must mean he takes engineering seriously. We now share it for your amusement or inspiration as you see fit:

I navigate complex technical challenges that align with organizational goals through workflow optimization. I do this by focusing on a collaborative culture of shared understanding that creates and maintains high-performing departments that highlight continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

My focus is on consistently shipping products that are secure and reliable at scale. My drive as an engineering leader is to equally scale the impact of those I’ve been entrusted to lead. I encourage and grow next generation leaders and seek to recognize, foster, and retain talent.

People emulate their leaders. I hold myself accountable as the example I want to follow.

I co-founded Emplified (rip), and am currently doing international business things at a company made famous by Paul Rand (and for their international business machinery).

I’ve also worked with Fortune 100, start-ups, and everywhere in-between. Leading initiatives and teams through human centered design methods so all facets of the business are clear on what defines done and how together we can share responsibility, success, and grow in a positive manner as a collective and individuals.

All kidding aside on most of this website, I do have an ability to take things seriously.
(And have a good time while doing so.)

Outside of ‘traditional work’ Jerome has worked or volunteered in the nonprofit sector. Though he is no longer involved with these organizations, he remains an ardent support and cheerleader for each:

• Arcade Comedy Theater 501(c)(3), founding Leaderboard Member
• Comedy Arts Pittsburgh 501(c)(3), co-founder, Pittsburgh Comedy Festival
• Side Project Inc. 501(c)(3), founding Team Member
• American Heart Association 501(c)(3), Worldwide Charter Member

Jerome has organized and performed benefit shows for:

Animal Friends, Animal Rescue League, Casa San José, Greater Pittsburgh Community Foodbank, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, New Voices for Reproductive Justice, Patrick O’Brien Foundation, Planned Parenthood, Shepherd’s Heart Veterans Home, SisTers PGH, Steps To Independence, Wounded Warriors, & “more”!