Jeff was born and raised in Hastings, Nebraska. He graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Computer Information Systems in 1998. His prior experience includes programming, most notably for Y2K preparation, at MCI WorldCom. Jeff’s professional certifications include Microsoft Certified Professional, Citrix Certified Administrator, Cisco Certified Network Associate, Certified Novell Administrator, and Certified Novell Engineer.