Jeff understands the regulatory, risk, legal and operational challenges facing companies today. He has experience working with clients on many aspects of business, including insurance, risk management, real estate, compliance, safety, employment and litigation matters. He also assists clients with commercial agreements, employment, contract and litigation matters.
As a former vice president at a publicly traded property & casualty insurance company, Jeff worked with some of the largest transportation and logistics providers. During his tenure, he helped establish insurance programs to support and protect their business models and manage associated risks. He counseled partners on independent contractor/owner-operator arrangements, challenges to independent contractor classification and independent contractor reclassification risk mitigation. He also was integral in their efforts to manage exposure, especially in their workers’ compensation programs. His transportation experience includes claims management, risk management, contracts, safety and compliance. He has experience in many key areas in the transportation industry, including primary & excess auto liability, non-trucking liability, cargo, workers’ compensation, occupational accident and contingent liability. Prior to his time in the insurance industry, Jeff served as counsel for many private and business clients, including automobile dealership groups, assisting with many complex matters directly impacting their lives and operations.
Creating and managing independent contractor programs for the transportation and logistics industry, including onboarding, contracts and insurance requirements.Development of insurance programs for the transportation and logistics industry.
Assisting companies with claims handling protocols and best practices, with broad experience in large deductible and self-insured retention programs.
Design, review and implementation of risk management and safety programs.
Thomas Jefferson School of Law, 2003
Ball State University, Bachelor of Science, 1992
Indiana State Courts
U.S. District Court for Northern & Southern Districts of Indiana
American Trucking Association
Transportation Lawyers Association
Indiana Motor Truck Association
Coaches youth sports teams for Indiana PrimeTime softball and was a former softball coach with HSE Sports.
December 1, 2021 | Coronavirus Response Team
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended a waiver from some regulations that...
December 1, 2021 | Coronavirus Response Team
Effective December 1, 2021, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended a waive...
December 1, 2021 | Coronavirus Response Team
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended and amended the Emergency Decla...
February 5, 2021 | Publications
On January 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) withdrew a previously issued opinion letter,...
September 1, 2020 | Coronavirus Response Team
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) revised hours of service regulations are...
June 10, 2020 | Coronavirus Response Team
In an effort to aid motor carriers recovering from the economic impact of the COVID-19 public health...
May 27, 2020 | Coronavirus Response Team
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued guidance on its intent to expand ...
May 14, 2020 | Coronavirus Response Team
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has expanded the extension of the emergency ...