At the age of 12, inspired by my grandfather, I embarked on my entrepreneurial journey. He persuaded three neighbors to entrust their lawns to my brother and me for weekend mowing. Although my brother soon lost interest, my enthusiasm only grew. I recruited help, and by the time I was 16, I was managing over 50 lawns each week.

• Upon high school graduation, I seized the opportunity to turn this venture into a full-time business. With my father's guidance, I secured a loan that enabled me to invest in quality equipment and a robust advertising strategy. By 23, my business had flourished, expanding into servicing apartment complexes and retail spaces while still nurturing a growing residential clientele. At this point, I was leading a team of over ten employees.
• An unexpected turn came when a major landscaping company offered a substantial sum to acquire my thriving business. This proposition required considerable thought, but ultimately, I decided to sell and pursue further education. Enrolling at Oakland University, I initially focused on business studies. However, a mandatory computer class sparked a new passion within me, leading me to switch majors to computer science. I graduated with an associate degree in business and a bachelor's in computer science.
• Subsequently, I joined WBC Computers as a technician and quickly advanced to the position of head network technician within two years. Yet, when the company relocated, resulting in a daunting commute of over an hour and a half, I was compelled to rethink my path. In 1991, alongside David, I co-founded U&B Consulting Inc. Since then, we have been dedicatedly building our company."

Jeff Underwood