Jeff grew up in Indiana and was fortunate enough to study under Kenny Aronoff on occasion from a young age. Following High School, Jeff went to Berklee College of Music before beginning his career in Nashville.  Jeff has spent most of his touring career not just playing drums but also serving as Musical Director for most of the acts he's worked with. 

Jeff has toured with a seemingly endless list of Nashville chart toppers like Jo Dee Messina and Blake Shelton. Currently Jeff is touring with multi Grammy Award winning artist Darius Rucker.