Chief Development Officer
Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Jeff has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 40 years, primarily as a fundraiser. He loves improving the quality of life for those in need by ensuring funds are available for impactful change.
Jeff has supported causes like affordable housing, global healthcare, education reform, immigration, homelessness, food insecurity, clean water, and internet access. He has worked with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, the Internet Society, Jewish Federations of North America, and Mercy Ships.
Jeff has designed and implemented Annual Giving programs, Capital Campaigns, Endowment & Planned Giving Campaigns, and disaster and war relief efforts. He has raised over half a billion dollars globally, including $100M for the Global Mercy, the largest privately owned hospital ship.
Jeff and his wife, Alicia, live in Houston, Texas, with their four daughters and six grandchildren. They love traveling and are thrilled to support Nova Ukraine, a cause they deeply value.