With more than 30 years of experience leading high-performance sales and operations teams, Jeff has built a reputation for driving business growth while creating strong alignment across organizations and distribution channels. He is experienced in managing all facets of business, from sales leadership and operations to organizational development and market expansion. Reporting directly to Jeff is an elite team of sales and service professionals focused on providing world-class customer experiences. Jeff’s strategic approach to the business, and his demand for excellence in customer service, product quality, and innovation, are the cornerstones of the team’s performance, fueling sustainable growth.

Background:

Jeff joined the Copperweld team in 2020 following Copperweld’s acquisition of Copperhead Industries. He had served as Copperhead’s President since January 2012 and led the company through a significant transformation, guiding its evolution from a sales and distribution organization into a manufacturing business delivering a comprehensive utility locating system to the market.

Prior to joining Copperhead, Jeff served as Vice President of Operations at Select Communications and Vice President of Sales for Long Lines Communications. He also held leadership roles at T-Mobile, including Divisional Director and Regional Sales Director.

Jeff also represented Copperhead Industries as a founding member of the American Bimetallic Association, an organization dedicated to advocating for and advancing the use of bimetallic materials.

Education:

• University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire – BA in Business Management

Personal:

Above all else, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife, Heather, and their children’s families. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting and fishing when time allows. One of Jeff’s favorite places in the world is a cabin on a remote island in Ontario, where distractions are limited, the outdoors are within reach, and time with family is abundant.