Jeff worked in the professional theatre as an artistic director and chief executive officer in Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and California before returning to his original roots in theatre design. He has taught for Penn State University, Pellissippi State, and Cal Poly Pomona and holds a MFA in Directing from UNC Greensboro. He is a member of the Screen Actors Guild since 1991. He enjoys playing bridge and golf if he could ever find the time to do them.