Born and raised in Sarasota, Jeff is stepping into the family business as a Realtor® on Florida’s Gulf Coast. With a background as an entrepreneur and championship water-skier, he brings a mix of drive, determination, and exceptional balance as he navigates the Sarasota real estate waters with his buyers and sellers. Learning first-hand from his father, Jim, who was also a sales agent and broker, Jeff underst... more.ands the importance of the customer-first mentality. He feels a successful real estate experience comes from listening and understanding while providing keen expertise and knowledge of the local market.
Jeff’s career path has lead him down a multi-faceted road, ranging the gamut from custom woodworking, to professional waterskiing, and financial planning. At the age of 15, Jeff joined the Sarasota Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show Team, planting in him a foundation for team work, discipline, and pushing the limits of what one might think possible. Now the Vice President, Jeff’s journey in waterskiing has taken him to Sea World in San Antonio, TX, where he was a professional water-skier for two years, as well as Loves Park, IL, where the 88-member team won the Division 1 National Show Ski Championship in 2017. Jeff also started a custom woodworking business while attending college at University of Central Florida in Orlando and receiving a BA in Business Management and specialized training in entrepreneurship. As such, he learned the tools for forming a successful business, including the keys to effective marketing and branding. Prior to joining Michael Saunders & Company, Jeff spent two years at Northwestern Mutual, refining his knowledge of financial planning.
Jeff loves the water and the culture of Sarasota, as well as spending time with his family – both his mother and sister live locally.
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