Throwback Moments
As a child, Jeff dreamed of one day taking to the skies in this high-flying career.
What is Fighter Pilot?
This simple snack earned the title of Jeff’s favorite office treat.
What is popcorn?
Jeff spent most of his professional career working in this industry.
What is IT?
In retirement, this familiar concept disappears—because now every day feels the same.
What is the weekend?
If Jeff were to start a brand-new career today, he’d choose this finance-focused profession.
What is certified financial planner?
Of all the roles Jeff has ever held, he considers this one his favorite.
What is a husband and father?
Jeff especially enjoyed water-cooler conversations about this shared topic from coworkers’ lives.
What is faith and family?
Jeff earned his master’s degree in 2012 from this Florida university.
What is the University of Central Florida?
In retirement, Jeff may take up this hands-on hobby related to his love of cycling.
What is a bike mechanic?
When Jeff started in IT, this technology was considered cutting edge for connecting systems.
What is the modem?
When Jeff was young and just starting his career, this milestone held little appeal—because he enjoyed working too much to think about it.
What is retirement?
In addition to eating, Jeff enjoyed spending his lunch breaks doing this.
What is exercising?
Jeff’s strongest motivation at work came from this desire.
What is creating something that serves other people?
Jeff’s first planned travel destination after retirement is this Midwestern state.
What is South Dakota?
In the United States, this is the average age at which people retire.
What is 63?
Jeff earned his degree from Indiana University Indianapolis in this year.
What is 1985?
On weekends, Jeff often spent his time completing this impressive distance on wheels.
What is cycling 50–60 miles?
Jeff often shared this advice with new hires, blending faith, financial wisdom, and family priorities.
What is “Love God, give to your church, invest 10% in an S&P 500 fund, and enjoy your family and friends”?
A top priority for retirement are these 2 things related to his health.
What is exercising and good nutrition?
Jeff currently has this many connections on LinkedIn.
What is 498?
Making this famous fast-food item was Jeff's very first job.
What is a burger chef?
This electronic music artist provided the soundtrack for Jeff’s workdays.
Who is Boris Brejcha?
One of Jeff’s proudest professional accomplishments was helping this amount of close friends/family to enter—or return to—the IT profession.
What is 3?
Jeff plans to turn in around this time each night and wake up at this early hour.
What is 9-9:30pm and 5am?
On average, retirees spend about this many hours per day watching television.
What is 4 hours?