Jeff began working at ASTM in 2004 and in 2007 was promoted to vice president. In his current role Jeff is responsible for policy engagement, stakeholder cooperation and corporate communications. He oversees the efforts of ASTM's global affairs representatives in Washington, Brussels, Singapore, UAE, and Lima to build strong awareness, recognition, and support for ASTM International.

Jeff currently serves as an industry trade advisor to the United States Trade Representative on issues involving standards, regulations, and trade. Prior to ASTM, he served as staff director for a U.S. Congressional Committee focused on U.S. industrial competitiveness, manufacturing, and trade policy. Jeff has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin (La Crosse) and a master’s degree in International Commercial Policy from George Mason University. He completed the 2002 Oxford Summer Residence Programme in Globalization and Trade at St. Peters College, University of Oxford, UK.