Thursday, February 1

• Panel Discussion 4:00 p.m

"Athletes, Character and Leadership "

Gerry Davis

Gerry Davis has worked for 24 years as an umpire in Major League Baseball, having worn uniform number 12 throughout his career. He has been a crew chief since 1999.

He began umpiring in the minor leagues in 1976, working his way up to the American Association before being promoted to the majors in 1982.

He has officiated in numerous post-season series, including the World Series in 1996, 1999 and 2004; the League Championship Series in 1990, 1992, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2001 and 2005; and the Division Series in 1996, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2006. He also has umpired three All-Star Games, including the 2002 game at Miller Park in Milwaukee in which he served as the plate umpire.

Davis was the second-base umpire for the perfect game pitched by Randy Johnson on May 18, 2004.

Davis owns Gerry Davis Sports, a sports officials equipment and apparel company he founded in 1997.