Jeff is a self-described computer geek who developed and sold his first video game at the age of 13. In college, he and a buddy got a crash course in the intricacies of the airline business while planning their own backpacking trip and later decided to use that know-how to help others save money on air fares. What was first known as 1-800-Cheap-Air was founded out of a University of Michigan dorm room in 1989. When the company took off, Jeff ditched his law school plans for a far more exciting journey, combining two passions—travel and software development. CheapAir.com was born, and soon after AmTrav for Business, which together have served over one million travelers. Jeff grew up in Los Angeles. He still lives there with his wife, two kids, and two Golden Retrievers, none of whom wants to be anywhere near him when the Dodgers are losing.