Jeff earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science-International Relations from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He has previously been an active member in a number of community non-profit and business organizations, including ACG, ImpactKC, EBPA, and KCCBA. His personal and family commitments focus on local health, social service, and child welfare nonprofit organizations. Including Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Synergy Services, Hope House, Braden’s Hope, Sarcoma Foundation, and Children’s Mercy. Former board member for local KC Chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI), Current member of KC Chapter of FEI Strategic Partners. Jeff formerly held designations from The National Alliance as both a (CIC) Certified Insurance Counselor and a (CRM) Certified Risk Managers International. He also is a Centurion Alumni-Class of 2005. The Centurions Leadership Program is a 2 year commitment to training individuals on community leadership through the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.