2026 Speaker - Sam Jeffrey

Sam and his wife, Kara, have been married for 25 years and are raising five kids—Anna, Elizabeth, Jack, Whipp, and Mary Sloan. After graduating from James Madison University, He went to work for Young Life and then spent 20 years in the life sciences field, where he served in a range of operational roles. Today, he serves as Director of Operations at Grace Covenant Church.

Sam loves being outdoors, reading, and keeping up with his active family. He also enjoys investing in the community through partnerships with local nonprofits.