Always Reaching Higher
Life is about reaching higher. It helps us develop experiences that give us new perspectives and drive us to do even more. Whether it's leading a business or performing as a professional trumpeter, everything Jeff does is about reaching higher.
He built a successful career at Fortune 50 companies such as GE, DuPont and Wells Fargo as a senior executive by combining strategic planning, marketing, financial and P&L management skills along with a proven ability to create a compelling vision, build organizational alignment, and deliver profitable growth.
Jeff has gained valuable expertise across multiple consumer and business-to-business models by developing new markets, products, channels and brands with compelling value propositions across industries such as consumer durable goods and services, financial services, travel, construction products and home improvement.
Since retiring in 2016, Jeff has immersed himself in numerous volunteer and nonprofit interests that combine his business leadership and music skills. For example:
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Jeff serves as the Executive Director and the Lead Trumpet for the popular Evolution Big Band, which is an all-volunteer organization that has helped area nonprofit organizations raise more than $500,000 to support their missions.
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While living at Belfair, Jeff played a key role securing member support for $10 million in capital improvement projects. He also served on the committee for the 2019 PGA Professionals Championship, where he performed the “Star Spangled Banner” on the Golf Channel.
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In 2021, Jeff was elected to the Board of Directors for the Oldfield Community Association, serving as President in 2022.
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He also serves as a business consultant for start-up and early growth companies with needs in business planning, private equity development, governance, and marketing.
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His board experience includes serving on the Alumni Board of Directors for Drake University and as Chairman of the Beaufort Arts Council.
Whatever the challenge, Jeff's "sound strategies" always yield effective ways to reach higher!