U.S. Army Officer/Soldier

Jeff served in diverse positions of continually increasing responsibility as a field artillery officer and specialist in European affairs. He then led, trained, and educated American soldiers and cadets in challenging conditions in the United States and Europe.

U.S. Army Officer, (Ret.) Colonel
Commander, 3rd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery

Jeff led, trained, and educated approximately 600 soldiers in challenging conditions in the United States, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait, during the Kosovo Crisis and Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

MILITARY AWARDS

  • Defense Meritorious Service Medal, 1999

  • Meritorious Service Medal, 1979, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1996

  • Kuwaiti Liberation Medal, 1992

  • Southwest Asia Campaign Medal, 3 stars, 1991

  • Bronze Star, 1991

  • Valorous Unit Citation, 1991

  • Army Staff Badge, 1989

  • Army Commendation Medal, 1976, 1984