Jeff Nearhoof

Jeff joined RRCUS in 1998 after acquiring his first Ridgeback. He has served as Hospitality Chair for two National Specialties.

Jeff has owner-handled 4 of his Ridgebacks to their conformation championships.  He has also spent extensive time on the coursing field serving as a lure operator and hunt master while enabling one Ridgeback to earn the #1 Lifetime Achievement in ASFA and another earning #18 in the same rankings.  He joined the Rhodesian Ridgeback Charitable Foundation (RRCF) Board in 2023 and currently serves as Treasurer.

For over 40 years, Jeff has spent his days as a fundraiser, currently working for the University of Chicago.  This has been his career professional passion in which he has helped many universities as well as a few smaller non-profits secure philanthropic investments that advance mission needs.  Jeff is also an adjunct consultant with the firm of Huron – GG+A Global Philanthropy where he assists arts organizations and medical centers with strategic review of their philanthropic programs.