Jeff was born in a small town in Northeast Ohio with a sense of adventure in his veins. Freestyle skiing, BMX bikes and team sports kept him active throughout high school. The passion for skiing won out and he moved to Boulder, CO for college. Playing and competing in the mountains on skis and mountain bikes instilled a strong passion for the outdoors. After moving to Arizona, he purchased a slightly used DR350 and began exploring backroads and trails of the surrounding desert. He was hooked. His bikes evolved, KTMs filled the garage and trail riding became his focus. Extensive volunteer work on the Tonto National Forest helped him develop a clear understanding of the importance of responsible recreation on public lands.
His work planning and producing experiential marketing events for the automotive industry has taken him on adventures around the world. The only thing that fascinates him as much as exploring a new place is the machine that will take him there. One piece that has been missing from his travels is a sense of giving back and making some part of the world a better place. The opportunity to fill that void by helping the Park Rangers of the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park could not be passed up. He is grateful to have been chosen to join the 2018 Rally for Rangers team.
Jeff currently lives in Kirtland, OH with his wife Margaret and their chocolate lab Chance. His hobbies include motorcycle enduro racing, rally co-driving, skiing, biking and hiking.