About
The Character Doctor provides businesses, schools, and families with a way to build a strong character base in their lives. The principles used to develop character are tried and proven. The Doctor has been hired by people all over the world to do trainings, speaking engagements, and other activities to help build a strong character culture in our world.
The Character Doctor- Gerald Coury
CEO & Consultant
Gerald began his business career at the age of 23 when he bought his father’s wholesale beverage distribution company. Within a few years, Gerald turned it into a multi-million dollar distribution center for the 7 Up brand.
Gerald is now a trainer and speaker who works with numerous organizations throughout the United States and around the world. His emphasis is on helping others be successful as they build good character in their lives. He has trained with all of the military branches, numerous businesses both large and small, schools and universities, city, state, and federal governmental organizations, sports teams, law enforcement and churches, as well as with families.
Date of Birth – 5/12/49, married with four children
Education
BS Business, Richmond, VA – Virginia Commonwealth University
Masters Degree in Business – 1973 – University of Richmond
Work Experience
2003 – present
- President, Coury Consulting
- 11212 N. May Ave.
- Oklahoma City, OK 73120
- A corporation that teaches and trains in character development
1996 – 2002
- Character Training Institute
- Oklahoma City, OK 73102
- Director of various departments in character training
1973 – 1990
- President, Coury Distribution, Inc.
- Wholesale Beverage Corp., Petersburg, VA
1973 – 1977
- Instructor – College
- Richard Bland College, Petersburg, VA
- Part-time
1967 – 1973
- Part-time
- Saga Foods, Inc. – Food, Richmond, VA


