Parkettes National Gymnastics Training Center
Jeff brings more than two decades of executive leadership, nonprofit management, athletic development, and youth mentorship experience to Parkettes. As lifelong Lehigh Valley resident, former Division I athlete, and accomplished coach, Jeff is deeply committed to developing confident, disciplined, and high-character young people through the power of sport.
Prior to joining Parkettes, Jeff served as Executive Director of The Susquehannock Camps, a 501(c)(3) multi-sport youth organization overseeing the development of ten team sports and three individual sports. Under his leadership, the organization experienced a remarkable revitalization—eliminating operating deficits, generating sustainable surpluses, and completing its first-ever multi-million dollar capital campaign.
These efforts funded transformative facility improvements, including new athletic fields, hockey and basketball courts, a modernized waterfront, and upgraded dining and recreation spaces. Jeff also expanded access by securing full and partial scholarships for more than 100 under-resourced children.
A passionate advocate for athlete safety, integrity, and long-term development, Jeff established a partnership with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and its subsidiary, TrueSport, to promote clean competition and youth education. He also brought Team USA Olympians and elite coaches directly into youth programming to inspire athletes and elevate coaching standards. His leadership in youth sports was featured in the NBC Sports special For the Love of Sport, highlighting his commitment to helping young athletes grow through teamwork, confidence, and character.
As an athlete, Jeff competed in varsity basketball, baseball, and track before continuing his baseball career at Texas Christian University and earning his degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For more than 20 years, he has competed at the elite national level in extreme endurance sports, reflecting his lifelong commitment to discipline, perseverance, and personal growth.
Jeff has served on the boards of several 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, including the United States Adventure Racing Association (USARA), Bart Adaptive Sports Center, and the Gibbons Outdoor Adventure Leadership School (GOALS), supporting expanded access to adaptive athletics, outdoor education, and youth development programs.
Jeff and his wife, Kim, live in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Outside of work, he enjoys time with his family and pursuing outdoor adventures, including skiing, snowshoeing, mountaineering, whitewater paddling, and mountain biking.
Across every chapter of his professional and athletic journey, Jeff remains focused on one mission: helping young athletes build confidence, resilience, and character through the lifelong lessons of sport.