Jeff Achen is owner and chief video producer/photographer at CallSign51. After serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51) and earning his B.A. in communications, Jeff served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal. Upon his return, he completed an M.A. in communications and has since worked in television, print, multimedia journalism and as a digital marketing strategist.

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Today Jeff channels his passion and expertise into his creative service company CallSign51, named for the hull designation of the Navy ship on which he served.