Sherm was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2013. He has since focused on therapies that help those with Parkinson’s to maintain a good quality of life. He has used successfully the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery to control arm tremors and other symptoms used to stimulate the release of Dopamine into the brain.

Prior to moving to California, Sherm served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Cottonwood Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

In addition, Sherm was the Chief Executive Officer for two Utah homebuilding companies. He also served for 10 years as an elected member of the Utah House of Representatives.

Sherm is a 52 year veteran of the homebuilding industry and real estate development industry.

Recently Sherm was an Adjunct Professor in the USO Masters of Science in real estate Program.