Jeff has grown up and still focuses his life around the water. A former All-American collegiate swimmer, and competitive water-skier, his life continues to be centered around water. Jeff grew up around water. A competitive water-skier, boating enthusiast, and former All-American collegiate swimmer, he maintains a business and personal life that continue to revolve around the water. Jeff, his wife Kate, and two kids Charlotte and Jack enjoy boating, water sports, and spending as much time outdoors as possible. A graduate of Hope College with business and communications degrees, Jeff’s entire professional career has been part of the marine industry. At Global Marine Insurance, his focus is Commercial Marine Insurance. His extensive experience working in the marine industry and passion for the water gives Global Marine’s customers an insurance specialist who understands their business from the inside and who can best protect their unique marine risks.