Born and raised in Colorado, Jeff has been involved with the marching arts since 2006 as a performer, technician, choreographer, designer, director, clinician, and adjudicator. He began his drum corps experience marching with The Cavaliers from 2010 through 2012 and has since aided in coordinating the color guard programs at Troopers in 2023 and Seattle Cascades in 2026. Jeff is passionate about teaching and mentoring young students and instructors; especially helping students continue their involvement in the marching arts after high school through opportunities such as drum corps. Jeff works as a high school counselor in Colorado and actively adjudicates with CBA, RMCGA, and WGI.