1) Educational Accomplishments:

While incarcerated, Jeff displayed an unparalleled commitment to educating himself and those around him. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a 4.0 Grade Point Average; he was listed as an exceptional candidate on the Dean's List. He earned a Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) with a 4.0 Grade Point Average, once again making the Dean's List as an exceptional graduate.

Finally, Jeff earned his Doctorate in Business Administration, concentrating on Strategic Business Policy, Strategic Marketing Management, Organizational Psychology, International Business, Corporate Finance and Planning and Control, Business Law and the Cultural Dimensions of Management. The University's President issues Jeff's Doctorate with a commendation for Academic Excellence.

Jeff recently took college courses at Palo Verde Junior College regarding Alcohol and Drug Addiction and Case Management. Jeff received a 4.0 GPA on these programs.

2) Vocational Programs:

Jeff has also completed several Vocational Programs while incarcerated. Those programs include:

a). Office Machine Repair (1996)
b). Optical Technology (Partial Completion Due To Transfer)
c). Computer Technologies (1997)
d). Mill & Cabinet (1999)
e).Vocational Air Conditioning, with E.P.A. Certification (2005)
f) Janitorial Service Program (2008)

Jeff is currently a Mentor Candidate at the Walden House Substance Abuse Program at Corcoran Prison. Jeff continues to do whatever positive program he can. Jeff states, “I like to live my life as an example that change is possible, showing just how important it is to continue educating oneself throughout life.” “I also try to be a role model and allow my actions to speak volumes about recovery and redemption.”

3). Self-Help Programs:

In addition to his participation in Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous, Jeff has completed every single self-help program that has been made available to him.

They include:

a). Morals and Values Class (1995)
b).Breaking Barriers Program (1995)
c) Men of Integrity (1995)
d). Advanced Breaking Barriers (1996)
e). Creative Conflict Resolution (1996)
f). Advanced Morals and Values (1996)
g).Literacy Tutor (1998 to Present)
h). One on One Therapy Sessions (1999)
i). Parenting Program (2000)
j). Men of Integrity (1995)
k). Friends Outside Conflict Resolution (2003)
l).Alternatives to Violence Program (2005)
m).Toastmasters Program, President (2005)
n) Anger Management, Advanced (2006)
o) S.E.E.K Program (2006-Present)
p) Project PRIDE Program (2006-Present)
q) Literacy Tutor Trainer (2006-Present)
r) Veteran’s Group, Chairman (2006)
s) Motivational Speaker in the Substance Abuse Program (currently)
t) Victim Awareness (2006)
u) Insight Into the Consequences of Addiction (2007)
v) Criminal and Addictive Thinking (2007)
w) Celebrate Recovery (2006 – 2008)
x) Personality Dynamics of Substance Abuse (Facilitator) (2007)
y) Crossroads Substance Abuse Program ( 2006 – 2008)
z) Anger Management ( Facilitator) (2007 – 2008)
aa) Lifestyles Management (2007)
bb) Domestic Violence Workshop (Facilitator) (2007)
cc) Accepting Responsibility (2007)
dd) Behavioral Control & Stress ( 2007)
ee) Morals and Values ( Facilitator) 2007
ff) Alternatives To Violence ( Advanced) (2007)
gg) Substance Abuse Recognition Group (Facilitator) 2007
hh) Surviving Life (2008)
ii) Pro-Literacy American/Laubach Certified Tutor Trainer (2008)
jj) Personal Power (2008)
kk) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (2009)
ll) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (2009)
mm) Nurturing Fathers (2009)
nn) Socialization (2009)
oo) Anger Facilitator Management (2009)
pp) Domestic Violence Workshop (Co-Facilitator) (2009)
qq) Beat The Streets (Facilitator) (2009)
rr) Emotional Regulation (Facilitator) (2009)
ss) Drug and Alcohol Education (Facilitator) (2009)

Jeff is also a Motivational Speaker and Program Teacher in the Re-Entry Program.

Currently, Jeff works diligently to help others from returning to prison. Through his active community work, Jeff has provided the encouragement and motivation to others to turn their lives around. Both saving men and women from destroying their lives, and the lives of countless others. Through sponsoring many people throughout the Country and World, Jeff has touched the lives of many, many people. This work, so very uncommon under any circumstance, has served as an indicator to the value Jeff will bring society upon release.

4) Meritorious Awards:

On November 13, 1994, Jeff received a Meritorious Award for saving the life of another inmate. Jeff's quick thinking and previous medical training allowed him to come to the aid of a man who was choking in one of the cellblocks. He performed the Heimlich-Maneuver on Inmate Long, dislodging a large chunk of meat, saving his life.

On December 23, 1998, Jeff was awarded a Meritorious Chrono for saving another inmate from serious injury. During a meeting of Narcotics Anonymous, Jeff unselfishly came to the aid of another inmate who was about to be burned severely by a cauldron of boiling coffee. Before the cauldron could land on the other inmate, Jeff caught it, suffering painful burns on his arms and legs.

On January 17, 2008, Jeff received a Meritorious Commendation for saving Correctional Staff from serious injury. Jeff heroically recovered the safety pin to the activation spoon of an Instantaneous Burning CS Grenade that was attached to a Correctional Officers leg. Staff was unaware of the danger they were in when Jeff observed the situation and, instead of running away from the possible blast zone, recovered the pin that had been accidentally knocked off from the grenade. The grenade was disarmed and the Officer wearing the grenade, and the Officers standing next to him, was saved from serious injury. Jeff has been put up for Meritorious Sentence Credit Reductions as a result of this heroic action.

5) Laudatory Chronos:

Jeff has received an enormous number of laudatory (Good Guy) chronos from Correctional Staff and others employed by the California Department of Corrections indicating their support for his parole and recognizing him for his excellent attitude and work while incarcerated.

6) Disciplinary History While Incarcerated:

During the course of Jeff's incarceration, he has received three administrative infractions and two documentary infractions. These were related to minor property infractions and for not abiding by a medical directive not to play sports. Jeff has never received a serious disciplinary while incarcerated nor has he ever been in trouble for drugs or alcohol, though they are very accessible and rampant in a prison environment.

7) Contributions To Society:

Jeff's contributions based on his current status are an outstanding measure of his rehabilitation and desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Jeff has authored many articles which have been published throughout the country on the dangers of drinking and driving. His "Message To The Newcomer" is used by organizations throughout the country to train others and reduce the likelihood that someone will die as the result of drinking and driving. His cause is championed by self-help groups across the nation and it is without doubt that lives have been saved. Jeff has received thousands of letters from people who have vowed to never drink and drive again.

In addition, the State of California's own Alcohol Beverage Control Board utilizes Jeff's writings in their LEAD Training Program.

Many Group Facilities, such as The Betty Ford Center and Born Free, use Jeff's experience and writings to help others. Many organizations have their in-patients write to Jeff to receive one-on-one help directly from Jeff to overcome their addictions. All of this work has been funded directly by Jeff and his family.

Jeff works diligently with those inmates who are getting ready to be paroled so they have valid and workable solutions to living a life free of crime. He also spends many hours each month teaching men how to read and do basic math. The prison also uses Jeff's education by teachers asking him to teach their business modules in their vocational training programs.

Currently, Jeff sponsors approximately six people throughout the country in their Alcoholics Anonymous programs.
He participated in the Easter Baskets for Kids Program at CVSP, and won the "Walk-A-Thon" for most money donated to Children Crime Victims.

Jeff impacted many at-risk teens in the S.E.E.K. Program at California Correctional Institute. Through direct one on one conversation, Jeff shared his experience, strength and hope with these deserving kids. Now, he shares this same type of dedication and commitment to change with the men at Corcoran’s Substance Abuse Treatment Facility. Jeff is an outstanding example that through hard work, care and diligence, lives can be redeemed and society can gain an asset.

The lives that have been positively affected are countless.

Jeff was also instrumental in establishing the veteran’s group on Facility C at Chuckawalla Valley State Prison. Through Jeff’s leadership, thousands of dollars were raised to fund scholarships for high school students, help veteran’s associations and retirement and convalescent homes. Funds were also raised and forwarded to victims of Hurricane Katrina.