Jeff was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at age 35. His vision loss did not prevent him from moving around the country as he has lived in Rockford, Tempe, Philadelphia and Chicago.
Jeff received his Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Lake Forest College. He then earned a Master’s degree in social work from Arizona State University. He worked in the social work field for 25 years.
Jeff wrote his first story in first grade and writing has been his primary vocation for ten years. He is currently working on a short story collection about vision loss. Jeff has completed two books, as of yet unpublished. His stories have appeared in “The Rockford Review” and his letters in “Chicago Tribune.”
Jeff has worked with two Seeing Eye dogs: Sherlock from 2003 to 2010 and Randy from March, 2010
Jeff married his high school sweetheart (Class of ’68) in 2010
Jeff tries to read a book per week
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