Jeff spent most of his working life in Kansas.

He completed a bachelor’s degree in music and embarked on a career as a professional
musician before returning to college. He then completed a bachelor’s degree in business
administration, a master’s degree in math education, and a doctorate in educational leadership.

He worked as a math professor for 20 years before assuming the role as a dean at a community college in the Kansas City area.

He currently works as the bookkeeper and HR director for the Tropic Cinema. Jeff also
serves on the board at Monroe County Education Foundation.