Jeff has been a member of the Orange Volunteer Fire Company since 1977. He currently holds the rank of 2^nd Assistant Chief, and has previously held Captain and Lieutenant positions. Jeff is certified in the following: Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor III, EMT-Basic, and Basic Pump & Arial Operations. He is an Adjunct Instructor for the Virginia Department of Fire Programs. Jeff has also amassed quite a bit of HTR training with Trench, Vehicle, Rope, Confined Space, and Building Collapse.

Jeff and his wife Missy have a daughter, Sarah. He has been employed by the Fredericksburg Fire Department since 1987 and is currently a Sergeant with the department. Jeff likes most sports, and enjoys hunting and fishing. He is also a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Oakland A’s.