Jeff has a diverse background that spans journalism, entrepreneurship, and political consulting. As a journalist he reported from Ottawa’s Parliamentary Press Gallery. His work has appeared in the National Post, The Globe and Mail, The StarPhoenix, The Canadian Press, and other publications across Canada and internationally.
Jeff spent several years working for Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs, both in Ottawa and Washington, D.C. His deep knowledge of Canadian foreign affairs, political trends, and international relations has been shaped by working and traveling in over 65 countries.
Jeff is also a tech entrepreneur and investor, and has experience in sales and management. He won an Entrepreneur of the Year award for a social enterprise he founded that employs skilled leatherworkers in Kenya.
Jeff lives in Saskatoon with his wife and young daughter. Jeff has volunteered extensively with Rotary International, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and Junior Achievement’s youth entrepreneurship programs. He holds degrees in journalism and political science from Carleton University.