Jeff is a career nonprofit manager with a passion for professional education and program management. He brings a wealth of strategic planning, individual and organization development experience to the WSCA having worked with professional trade associations and charitable nonprofits all over the United States. Jeff holds the prestigious Certified Association Executive designation and a Masters in Applied Ethics from Arizona State University, focusing on public policy and nonprofit management. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies and Political Science from the University of Idaho and studied law at Whittier Law School. In addition to his professional pursuits, Jeff volunteers with several organizations around the Puget Sound. He serves on the Board of Directors of Pasado’s Safe Haven, the largest animal welfare organization in the Pacific Northwest. He also serves as the educational advisor to a student group at the University of Puget Sound. Jeff lives in Tacoma with his wife, Beth, their two cats, and their dog.