Jeff Papenfus

Jeff Papenfus

Life

A native Californian.


Work

Jeff’s official title is Chief Business Development Officer, but his real job is helping find solutions for broker partners. Before his time at Warner Pacific—a long and productive stint of more than 22 years and counting—Jeff found satisfying work as a sports buff, first at Aloha Skatetown, a skateboard park, surf shop and video arcade all in one. After high school, he moved to Mammoth to be a ski instructor. A few years after graduating college, he found a “way cooler” job—selling health insurance for John Alden Life. He worked his way up and down the California coast, across the country to Tampa, Florida, and eventually back to his home town in Westlake Village, California.


Fun

In the summer, Jeff likes to hang out on his boat with the family at their favorite lake. Winter is all about ski trips to Mammoth. When he’s not out on the water or hitting the slopes, you can find him playing golf.


Words to live by

“Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally, it comes from what you do consistently.”