Jeff was taught that a penny saved is a penny earned and he admires and appreciates the people in his community who worked hard to create prosperity for themselves and their families. He will continue to not only put as many tax dollars back in Idaho taxpayers’ pockets, but also keep them there.

After graduating from Nampa High School, Jeff headed north to attend the University of Idaho where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He wanted to further his education and use his rural background, so he continued his studies at Washington State University’s Northwest Ag Credit School followed by the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington.

Jeff has more than 20 years of experience in banking, and he and his wife Patricia have been small business and farm owners for more than a decade. His life experiences and education give him a greater understanding of the challenges and opportunities that small business owners and the agricultural community face daily.

Community building through community involvement is important to Jeff. Aside from proudly serving the great people of District 13, he dedicates his time to many organizations including:

• Snake River Stampede Rodeo - board of directors, past president

• Saint Alphonsus Medical Center, Nampa – past board member, past chairman of the board

• Your Health Idaho – founding board member and past Treasurer

• United Way of Treasure Valley – past board member

• Kiwanis Club of Nampa – past president and member

• Nampa Mercy Housing – past board member

• University of Idaho Canyon County Alumni Association – past president and board member

• St. Paul’s Catholic Church - member

• Nampa Chamber of Commerce – member, past vice chairman and treasurer

Jeff and his wife Patricia live in Nampa, where they raised and educated their two grown children.