Jack Ellis has worked as a tax attorney for his entire career of 35 years. He received his law degree from Pepperdine University in 1978. He has practiced law in California and Ohio. He is now retired and spends much of his time teaching biblical financial planning and counseling individuals and families. Jack has spent over 20 years serving as the Treasurer for his church. In addition, he has served for many years as the Financial Elder in his church and as a board member for the church and the Christian school attached to the church. Jack lives in Mentor, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, with his wife. He has a large extended family with three sons, one sister, seven brothers, and thirteen grandchildren. They keep him busy!