Jeff Wherry: Vice Chair
Jeff is an inspiring leader that excels at building relationships and high performing teams. He is a lifetime learner that is focused on continuous improvement.
Jeff works as a Senior Project Manager with JE Dunn Construction in the Healthcare group, currently managing projects in Texas. He is a part of JE Dunn’s lean champion program and focused on lean project delivery methods on his projects. His project management experience has given him a very strong understanding of business management, financial management, project management, and problem solving.
Jeff currently lives right outside of Nashville, Tennessee with his Wife, Caitlin, Daughter, Parker, and Chocolate lab, Bailey. He attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for his bachelor's degree in criminal justice and counseling and then the University of Texas for his MBA. Earlier in his career, Jeff served in the Army as an explosive ordnance disposal technician. He worked for a non-profit organization by the name of Youth Advocate Programs and mentored children in the criminal justice system and helped their families navigate the difficult juvenile justice system all while working with the state to ensure the best outcomes for the children and their families. In this role he gained experience with grant writing. He also has experience managing fundraising events for over 900 people.
Jeff’s unique skill set that he has developed through his various careers will be a great assist to the Sacred Transition team. The mission of The Sacred Transition is to not only support those individuals who are experiencing cancer first hand but also their caregivers and families which is what really stood out to Jeff and drew him to join the board.
Jeff is extremely excited to be a part of the board for The Sacred Transition and to help grow and support our mission.