Jeff has been involved in music and the marching arts for many years. He began studying music at an early age and furthered his career at Centerville HS (OH) under the tutelage of Wayne Markworth and Tim Fairbanks. After graduating in 2003 he went on to perform with the Glassmen (2003) Crossmen (2004) the Madison Scouts (2005, 2006) and the Bluecoats (2007) as well as performing at PASIC. He performed with the Sinclair Wind Symphony under the direction of Dr. Kenneth Kohlenberg, and the Eastern Michigan University Wind Symphony under the direction of Dr. Mary Schneider.

He was also a member of the WGI ensemble Rhythm X (05,06,07,08). In 2008 Jeff helped Rhythm X earn its first PIW World Championship serving as the Ensemble Section Leader.

Aside from an extensive career as a performer, Jeff has been an active instructor in Ohio and Michigan, teaching at Centerville HS, Fairmont HS, West Bloomfield HS (MI), Plymouth-Canton Educational Park (MI) and Bellbrook HS. He has spent the last two years serving as Battery Caption Head for Eastside Fury, an Independent World class WGI ensemble based in Harrison Township, Michigan.  Jeff also was on the percussion staff for the Carolina Crown drum and bugle corps in 2010 and 2011.