Jeff joined what’s now CokerWolfe in 2002 and became President/CEO in 2017. A native of Sumner County, he attended Gallatin High School. Jeff earned his undergraduate degree from Middle Tennessee State University and received a master’s degree from the University of Alabama. He is a Certified Insurance Counselor and a Certified Authority on Workers’ Compensation. Additionally, he completed professional education at Belmont University, earning an executive certificate in financial planning.

Outside the office, Jeff is very community-minded, serving as chairman of the Hendersonville Municipal Planning Commission and volunteering as board chairman for the Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency. Previously, Jeff served on the Government Relations Committee for each of the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce and the Insurors of Tennessee, as a board member for both the Literacy Council of Middle Tennessee (including 5 years as board chair) and Living Sent Ministries, and as an elected member of the Republican Party of Sumner County’s executive committee. In the fall of 2019, Jeff was appointed by Governor Bill Lee to the Governor’s Management Fellowship Executive Committee and was reappointed to a second two-year term in 2021.

In his free time, Jeff enjoys biking, kayaking, outdoor concerts and Alabama football. Along with his wife, the former Katie Lovett, the Coker family lives in Hendersonville where they are active members of First Baptist Church. Jeff and Katie have three beautiful children; Brylee, Jake and Brody. While his all-time record as a youth soccer coach is only 2-4, Jeff’s team ended the 2019 season (and his coaching career) on a 2-game winning streak.