Jeff Dern Certified Pinnacle Business Guide

Jeff Dern

Sacramento, CA

⸺ Inspirational Words ⸺

“Authentic leaders are true to themselves and to their beliefs. They have a profound sense of purpose and understand the importance of leading with their hearts.” - Bill George

Growing a business often consumes leaders with complexity, team friction, and nonstop decisions with no clear end in sight. CEOs work with Jeff when they are ready to stop managing the chaos and invest in their team to lead with clarity again.

Jeff comes alongside CEOs as a strategic partner — creating space to simplify decision-making, level up their people and align their team with a winning culture and purpose.

He has three decades of business experience, including nine years leading finance, operations, and executive teams. In his work, Jeff guides teams through periods of change by fostering a sense of calm and maintaining focus.

As President & CEO of a nationally recognized social enterprise that grew to $485 million in revenue on 40% growth over five years, Jeff led through the challenges that come with scaling a business. He has sat in your chair. Jeff understands the weight you carry and what it takes to break through it.

His approach is grounded in disciplined planning and deep respect for people and culture — because thriving teams build exceptional businesses. With a focus on building high-performing, healthy teams, Jeff helps CEOs position their company for success.

Jeff is proud of his Sacramento roots and raising his two children in nearby Placer County — this region is home, and the leaders and companies here matter deeply to Jeff. Outside of work, he and his wife enjoy hiking, traveling, and time at the ocean.

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