Jeff was self-employed at his own carpentry business for 38 years. After a short break, he is back in the industry at WBA where he enjoys the wide range of projects he’s involved in. “I like finish work and kitchen installations, because that’s what I specialized in all along, but I love framing as well–basically all aspects of carpentry.”
As a grandfather of three, Jeff spends as much time with the kids as he can. “I just like to interact with them and whatever they’re into,” he says. One grandchild was recently in a school play, “The Grinch,” and he enjoyed reading the original Dr. Suess book with them. He also likes working in his shop on projects, like making cabinets or doing repairs, and tinkering with vehicles and tractors.
“I’m passionate about what I do, and I’m also compassionate when it comes to people,” Jeff says. “A lot of times you’ll go into a custom job and clients want to talk and I’m there to listen. I think that’s a good sign that they are comfortable with me.”
Fun Fact: Jeff is very interested in family history. He is fascinated by what his Swedish relatives went through to get to America and what they did once they were here. “Basically, they came over here with nothing and did what they had to do to succeed.”