Jerry Mac Bio
Jerry McIntosh was, and continues to be, a motivational and inspirational force in the Marin County Community where he gained a reputation as a man who was only interested in helping others. A graduate of Tamalpais High School, a college basketball standout, a devoted father to his two sons, a wonderful husband and son, and a mentor to countless youths of varying backgrounds, Jerry simply improved the lives of all of those fortunate enough to be associated with him.
At 6’6” and 290 lbs, Jerry was an imposing presence wherever he went, yet no man of any size was more accommodating and friendly. Quick with a smile and a big hug, he had the ability to get past the tough exterior of the kids he worked with, and reach directly into the hearts and souls of promising young men, showing them that there is always a better way, a better choice, and the potential for a better life. Jerry was founder and coach of the Southern Marin Lightning Youth Basketball Club, the Tam High School Freshman Boys basketball coach, a teacher at St. Vincent’s School for Boys, the future Director of the Beacon Center, a big supporter of the Mt. Carmel CYO teams, and he was involved heavily with the YMCA in an effort to reach and help the disadvantaged youth living in Marin County.
Who We Are
We are a group of people who have come together to honor a fallen friend, bring light to the causes he cared for, and to celebrate the youth of Marin County that he worked so hard to protect and inspire. We are his teammates, co-workers, friends, family, and students. Many of us have never even met Jerry, but are inspired by what he did with his life, and how he so effortlessly turned his back on corporate pursuits to stay close to the youth that needed him.
The Jerry Mac Fund Mission Statement
The Jerry MAC Fund was formed in the memory of youth advocate Jerry McIntosh to further the ideals that inspired Jerry’s life and the work that he did with young people throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The Foundation’s mission is to promote cross-cultural understanding through youth programs that provide opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, academic achievement, and cultural enrichment.
