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Jeff Helgeson, originally from Bloomington, Minnesota, came to Lynchburg, Virginia in 1985 to pursue a degree in Finance from Liberty University.  He graduated in 1988 and continued his education, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Liberty in 1990.

In 2001, Helgeson earned a Master of Science in Financial Services (MSFS) from American College, considered the pinnacle of professional education in the financial services industry. He is a Chartered Financial Consultant and a Chartered Life Underwriter.

Since completing his education, Helgeson has been civically active, serving as a former president of the Lynchburg Jaycees, former member of the Lynchburg Planning Commission and as a member of the President’s Advisory Council with the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce.

A former high school and collegiate wrestler, he also works as the Assistant Wrestling Coach at Jefferson Forest High and chairs the LU Wrestling foundation, with the goal of bringing back the sport of wrestling to the university. Helgeson is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hunting and camping.  He also volunteers with Big Brothers, Big Sisters as a Big Brother.

Helgeson describes himself as fiscally conservative and he brings that philosophy to City Council.  “Fiscal responsibility is an important issue for me, says, Helgeson, and I believe we should be sure the City lives within its means.”

He was elected to the Ward III City Council seat in May 2004 and served on Council’s Finance and Planning Committee.  He is currently a member of the Physical Development Committee.

You may contact Jeff by email at jeff@jeffhelgeson.com or by phone at (434) 528-3530 or (434) 528-3532.  You may also visit Jeff's website at www.jeffhelgeson.com