About Jeff
Jeff is an accomplished non-profit leader with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare and post-secondary sectors. As President and CEO of Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation, he is currently supporting a $1.49 billion expansion project, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care. Under Jeff's leadership, the Foundation successfully completed a $100 million fundraising campaign for the Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower, further enhancing the hospital’s capabilities. His impactful career spans various non-profit organizations, including the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Kidney Foundation, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and St. Paul's Hospital Foundation.
Recognized for his outstanding community leadership, business acumen and philanthropy, Jeff received the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association's achievement award in 2017 and the "Forty Under 40" Award by Business in Vancouver in 2013. Additionally, the Vancouver chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals honoured him with the 2014 Giving Hearts Award for Outstanding Professional Fundraiser. Jeff actively contributes to the profession through presentations, teaching, volunteer work, and serving on various boards including the Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) International Board of Directors from 2017 to 2023. Beyond his professional achievements, Jeff's dedication to his community and his role as a loving husband and father to two daughters exemplify the far-reaching impact he makes.