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Jeff has worked in nonprofit management since 2001, specializing in accounting, facilities management, and strategic planning, with nearly 14 years of independent school experience. He comes to Laguna from Vermont Academy in Saxtons River, Vermont, where he served as Assistant Head of School and CFO for the past four school years.

Prior to joining Vermont Academy in 2017, Jeff had served as the Assistant Head of School at Burke Mountain Academy in East Burke, Vermont and as the Business Manager at Lake Tahoe School in Incline Village, Nevada. He also spent nearly eight years working in various leadership roles in local government in Missoula, Montana. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Montana.

Former colleagues highlight Jeff’s amazing problem solving skills and his ability to identify issues and resolve them before they escalate into obstacles. They cite that he knows how to implement technical solutions while addressing the social impacts. Another colleague emphasizes his ability to take complex financial information and explain it in a manner that a layperson can understand. 

Jeff and his wife, Jillian, have one child, Sistine, and a very old Boston Terrier named Scout. In his free time, he enjoys cycling, hiking, and other outdoor activities.