Jeff grew up in northeast Iowa and after graduation Iowa State (BBA in Accounting) moved to Minnesota to start his 3M career.  He held a number of different finance positions at 3M including living in Kentucky and Connecticut before retiring in 2024 after 35 years of service.  Over that time he has been a Treasurer at three different churches as well as the Treasurer of the East Ridge Raptor End Zone Club.

Jeff has been married to his wife Joan for 36 years and has three grown sons.  He is currently a member of Five Oaks Church in Woodbury.