Jeff ensures that the vast array of numbers quantifying Pine River’s business and investments tell an orderly and intellectually honest story about the firm. As the Chief Financial Officer, Jeff manages the accounting and operations functions within Pine River. He serves as Chairman of Pine River’s Valuation Committee, and serves on the Operating, Compliance, Terms and Hiring Committees. Prior to joining Pine River in 2002, Jeff was the Controller at EBF & Associates from 1997 to 2002. In this role, Jeff oversaw the preparation of all fund accounting statements, managed the offshore administrator relationship, managed the audit process and was responsible for tax planning and reporting. Jeff began employment with EBF in 1989. Jeff was an accountant in Cargill’s Financial Markets Department from 1986 until 1989. Jeff received a BS in Accounting and Finance from Minnesota State University in 1986. He was admitted to the partnership in 2006.