As president & CEO since 2010, Jeff represents the interests of 1,300 member businesses that employ over 70,000 people in the South Bend Region. He guides the Chamber efforts in their three strategic areas of focus: economic development, public policy/advocacy and destination marketing. Under his leadership, the Chamber has been recognized as the Indiana Chamber of the Year, was a two-time runner-up for National Chamber of the Year, and has achieved 5-Star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, an honor achieved by only 105 of the 7,022 chambers of commerce in the country.

He is a frequent speaker, trainer, facilitator and commentator. He is the host of WNIT Television’s Economic Outlook show, a weekly program that explores the stories, companies and people helping to drive the regional economy, and is a columnist in the business section of the South Bend Tribune. He also serves as co-host for the Chamber's Behind the Region podcast. 

Prior to coming to the Chamber, Jeff served as mayor of the City of Mishawaka, Indiana for 6-1/2 years, and before than, he served as economic development director and city planner for Mishawaka. 

Follow Jeff on Twitter @Jeff_Rea