One of the longest-tenured law firm business executives in the region, Jeff plays a key role in Kegler Brown's practice management operations.
He co-founded the firm's Innovation Committee and leads its strategic initiatives, which include projects involving recruiting, performance evaluation, budgeting, pricing, process improvement, profitability, technology innovation, data analytics, DEI, strategic planning/direction, marketing, business development, and operations.
Jeff is an alumnus of the Leadership Columbus class of 2023 and was selected by Columbus Business First as the youngest honoree inducted into its 2012 class of “Forty Under 40.” Prior to joining the firm, he worked with both the Ohio governor and lieutenant governor to drive economic development as part of the Ohio Department of Development and began his career with Liggett Stashower, a leading national ad agency based in Cleveland.
- Legal Lean Sigma Institute (Legal Project Management + Process Improvement Certification)
- Cornell University (Executive Certificate in Financial Management)
- Cornell University (Executive Certificate in Business Analytics + Improvement)
- Ohio University (M.B.A.)
- Ohio University (B.S. in Journalism)
- Association of Legal Administrators, member
- Legal Marketing Association - International, Board of Directors, past member; Chapter Presidents Council, past chair
- Legal Marketing Association - Midwest Chapter, Board of Directors, past president
- Legal Marketing Association - Ohio Chapter, Board of Directors, past president
- American Marketing Association - Columbus Chapter, past president
- International Legal Technology Association, member
- Leadership Columbus, Class of 2023
- Forty Under 40, Class of 2012
- Lifecare Alliance
- Southside Learning and Development Center
- Hands On Central Ohio
- Central Ohio Diabetes Association
- Friends of St. Jude - Columbus
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio
- Columbus Homeless Families Foundation
