Santa Jerry AKA: Mr. Kringle

Brief Biography 
Jerry Marvin Zimprich

• Bachelor’s Degree Elementary & Early Childhood Education

• Master’s Degree in Preschool Handicapped

• Worked 30+years for Bismarck Public Schools as Assistive Technology Specialist for the Special Education Department

• North Dakota Council for Exceptional Children: Special Educator of the year 2002-2003

• Attended Santa University, Noerr Programs – 2009, 2010, 2011

• Employed by Noerr Programs – Dakota Square Mall: Christmas 2009, 2010, Kirkwood Mall: 2011

• Contracted with Cherry Hill  Photo - Kirkwood Mall: Christmas 2012 & 2013

• Attended International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas Conference - 2014

• Stories with Santa at Dakota Zoo and Bismarck Veterans Library 2014 & 2015

• Lots of home visits 2014 & 2015

• Contracted with Island Breeze Affiliates, Inc for Santa performances at major Florida entertainment venue. 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

• Santa and Mrs. Claus have volunteered for Santa Paws, a photo fundraiser for the Central Dakota Humane Society - 2009 -2014

• Proud member of IBRBS - International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas