Jeff has devoted much of his career to working with homeowners and small businesses, and he has developed a deep understanding of the diverse challenges that freelancers, entrepreneurs, and business owners face on a daily basis. Over the years, he developed a network and reputation as a community organizer through coordinating workshops, participating in panels, and promoting sustainable (re)development, alternative financing, and local enterprise. Furthermore, he serves on a number of nonprofit boards and committees including; US Green Building Council - Redwood Empire Chapter, The Sonoma Mendocino Economic Development District, The LIME Foundation, Sustainable North Bay, ROC-Sonoma, and Farmster.