Jeff spent his childhood in the South Bronx, holding various part-time jobs while he was in school. After high school, he served in the Navy during the Vietnam War era. When he returned home, he married his wife, Terry; today, they have four children and nine grandchildren. Jeff attended NYU where he studied Orthotics and Prosthetics while simultaneously running Rockland Surgical Supply Co. He later partnered with Surgi Care Industries and owned a latex glove factory in Taiwan. After selling his company to a Capital Venture group, he retired at 42 and relocated to Hilton Head, South Carolina, eventually settling in Blair on Lake Monticello. In retirement, Jeff enjoys literature, hunting, breeding Dogo Argentinos, angling, family, travel, trap shooting, and local political engagement. He’s also dedicated to sharing his lifetime experiences with others.