Jeff graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and has been licensed as a certified public accountant since 1988. Prior to joining Henry & Peters in 2013, Jeff worked for CPA firms in Dallas, Marshall, and Longview until 2009, when he transitioned to the position of controller for a large midstream oil and gas company. Jeff provides tax planning and compliance services for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and estates. His industry concentrations include oil and gas, real estate, professional services, medical services, and nonprofit entities. Jeff also represents clients regarding federal and state tax audits and planning and implementation of tax savings strategies.
Jeff is a member of the American Institute of Public Accountants, and the Texas Society of Public Accountants, and the East Texas Chapter of Certified Public Accountants. He is active or has been involved in the activities of the Longview Public Library Foundation, Spring Hill ISD Education Foundation, East Texas Community Foundation, and New Beginnings Baptist Church.
Jeff and his wife, Christy, have two children, Joshua and Sarah. He enjoys distance running, motorcycling, travel, and following various sports teams, as well as keeping up with his new granddaughter.