Jeff was raised in Downers Grove, IL, in a family that now spans 4 generations of tennis experience. He is the proud father of triplets: Alex, Eddie & Hannah, who all play college tennis. Jeff comes to Five Seasons having taught tennis as a Head Professional for over 25 years. He is certified by the USPTA and PTR. Jeff also serves as the Chairman of the Junior Competition Committee for the USTA Northern Illinois District and is a member of the Midwest Section’s Junior Competition Committee. As a player, Jeff earned rankings on the ATP Tour: #443 (singles) and #670 (doubles) and won the 1989 USTA Satellite #5 in Hawaii. At Oklahoma State, Jeff earned NCAA Div. 1 rankings: #6 (singles) and #10 (doubles), won Big 8 Conference Championships at #1 Singles, #1 Doubles & the team event & was named the Big 8 Player of the Year. In junior tennis, Jeff earned a national ranking of #23, won the Midwest Closed Singles and Doubles Championships, earned a Sportsmanship Award given by the Midwest Section & again at the B18 National Hardcourt Championships.
