Jeff joined PCU at its very beginning and was instrumental in each phase that has marked the university's development since 2004. In recognition of his crucial role in setting up the direction of the university and its environment and culture, he was given an Honorary Founder award at the graduation ceremony in 2009.  He previously worked as Director of the International Office overseeing our long-standing and developing international partnerships. He has also lectured in in the MSc International Management programme.

Prior to joining PCU, Jeff was deeply involved in the Czech and international art scenes. For five years he edited the contemporary art magazine Umělec International, helping to bring it to audiences around the world. He has also produced, edited and translated a number of books by renowned Czech artists and poets, including Martin Zet, David Černý, Jan Hísek, and Jiří Černický.

For almost two years he worked with a team of curators and translators from the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague and publishing house Argo to publish the exclusive monograph of artist and graphic designer Ladislav Sutnar. He has also published essays on contemporary art in newspapers and magazines around Europe.

Jeff holds a BA in English from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and a postgraduate MA in Applied Educational Leadership and Management with the Institute of Education, University of London.