Edinboro University Athletics

Jerry Cass ('67) is the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award. A member of the Edinboro football team as an offensive lineman from 1963-66, he is now a successful area businessman. After graduation in 1967, Cass served as a science teacher at his alma mater, Harbor Creek High School. He also coached the Huskies’ football team for six years, winning an Erie County League championship. He founded Cass and Cass Builders in 1973, and has built the custom home construction company into one of the most respected in the area. He has been very active in community service through the years. That includes serving on the Harborcreek School Board, serving as President of the Builders Association, serving on the Greenfield Planning and Zoning Commissions, serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Bank of North East, and serving on the Harborcreek Sewer Authority. Cass has been a major benefactor of Edinboro Athletics, helping establish the Edinboro Football Players of the 60’s Scholarship to benefit the football program.