Jeff was born here in Knoxville, TN. His family moved to Maryville, TN when he was in 7th grade and he lived there through High School.  He is a graduate of Carson Newman University with a B.A. in Religion and History and he holds a Master of Divinity Degree in Christian Ministry from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Jeff enjoys a good cup of coffee and playing guitar. He and his wife Angela have three children.