Jeff Shindler

Having visited the Pacific Northwest since he was a child, Jeff realized his dream of living in Portland after moving to the area from North Carolina in 2010. A strong believer in the benefits of social capital, Jeff has worked as a marketing executive and corporate event producer, managed political campaigns, and has served on boards and fundraising committees for non-profit organizations such as Partners for Homeownership (working to provide affordable homeownership opportunity to low-income buyers) and IMPRINTS for Families (helping families prepare their young children for success through education, services and partnerships). Jeff holds a BA in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and is currently pursuing a Master’s of Real Estate Development degree from Portland State University. He and his family love the great outdoors, and most weekends they can be found exploring Portland’s parks and hiking trails. Jeff is also an enthusiastic (if moderately skilled) mountain biker who is committed to developing quality park space that can be enjoyed by bicyclists in the urban area.