Our People
Jeff is an outdoor enthusiast and dog lover who also happens to be DOWL’s President and Chief Executive Officer. When he isn’t exploring the Pacific Northwest wilderness with his wife and pup, he is honing his culinary talents or working on the rehab of his 1915 home. Looking at him now, the organized, buttoned-up senior project manager, team leader, and civil engineer doesn’t seem out of place, but once upon a time, Jeff was more… shall we say… artsy? In fact, in high school, he was offered a partial college scholarship for fine arts. He ultimately chose not to go down that path and had other experiences that he says shaped who he is today, like volunteering with young people in Eastern Appalachia, as well as designing energy efficient stoves and planting sustainably harvested trees in Nicaragua. Volunteering helped him realize the power of teamwork. Since becoming an engineer two decades ago, Jeff has had experience in all facets of civil design and land development. He says that while the technical aspect interests him, it’s the people, relationships, and interactions that inspire him. This makes sense given his favorite quote: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
