A carving and painting instructor of decoys and songbirds for many years, Jeff exemplifies service through his teaching. A self-taught carver, he spreads his love of the craft in all that he does – one student at a time. A two-time Best in World winner at the Ward World Championship (1998, 2000), he has also received top finishes in many other carving competitions including the North American Songbird Championship and Northern Virginia Artistry in Wood Show.