Jeff is originally from Fresno, California but has lived in a variety of places across the Western and Midwestern US. He has been married for 19 years and has worked in the human services field since 1988. Jeff enjoys a wide variety of recreation including hockey, hiking, camping, kayaking, cross-country skiing, and playing with his dog. Jeff attended Mankato State University, where he earned a degree in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation.