When Jeff Circle left a small seminary campus in 1987 to join the U.S. Army Reserve, he expected only a part-time commitment that would help pay college tuition and provide a small monthly paycheck for pizza expenses.  He got more than he bargained for, however, when the events of army basic training changed his entire perspective on life.  After he survived the eight weeks of push-ups and yelling, he felt a calling in life that was in stark contrast to preaching to the downtrodden on the streets of New York City or feeding poor people in the jungles of New Guinea.  That's when he decided to join the army reserves.

    Basic training was the most difficult time in his life, but through teamwork and perseverance, Jeff survived the eight weeks only to want more.  His ambition grew into a five-year commitment when he enlisted full-time after release from his military police reserve unit.  It was the best decision he could have made, because of the positive impact the military had on his life.

    After basic training, he graduated from the U.S. Army Intelligence Corps School and was promoted to Sergeant in only eighteen months.  Before completing a tour of duty in the Gulf War of 1990-1991, Jeff spent one year with an infantry unit, stationed only sixteen miles from South Korea’s demilitarized zone.  Since leaving military service in 1992, Jeff has maintained close friendships and contacts within the Department of Defense.  These range from military and defense contract personnel, to active duty and retired generals.

     Jeff’s military experience has since served him well in the corporate world.  He has held management positions with MCI and General Motors, and consulted companies on various telecommunications issues.  He was editor-in-chief of a corporate newsletter and has written and presented hundreds of business reports, training manuals and motivational speeches.  He is married and lives on the South Carolina coast.