Jeff was born in Jacksonville, Florida, but spent most of his childhood in Hendersonville, Tennessee. At fourteen years of age, his family moved to Plant City, Florida where Jeff attended high school and met his future wife, Bailey. He served five years as a music intern at Plant City's First Baptist Church and led worship events for single adults at First Baptist Church in Brandon.

In 2005, Jeff graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Studies. Jeff's primary instrument during his collegiate studies was his voice. Later that same year, Jeff moved to Fort Worth, Texas to begin his studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Jeff served as Minister of Music at New Hope Baptist Church in Boyd, Texas from 2005 to 2012. A classically trained lyric baritone with a strong choral background, Jeff is skilled on several instruments including bass guitar, acoustic guitar, and piano. He also worked at LifeWay Christian Store in Fort Worth as a sales associate, key holder, and member of the core leadership team. In 2012, Jeff became the Minister of Music at Matthew Road Baptist Church in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Jeff and Bailey were married in the summer of 2007. Bailey is a devoted elementary school teacher. Jeff and Bailey love to spend time with friends and family. They also enjoy playing board games, reading, and playing with their dog, Maximus. Jeff can be reached by email at [email protected].