Born and raised in Colorado, Jeff VanderWal is a non-traditional industry entrepreneur. After 20 years of cultivating and improving the way in which vehicles are retailed to consumers, Jeff has developed an industry changing approach and business model within the retail automotive space.

With a natural affinity for the automotive industry, and a default for providing value to customers, Jeff began an automotive consulting company in 2003. In 2017, after fourteen years in business Jeff founded ClearShift and transitioned from a private buying and leasing service to a consumer facing automotive group. Jeff is currently the CEO of the ClearShift Companies which is one of the fastest growing automotive brands in the country.

Jeff is the host of Built for a Purpose podcast which teaches, guides and encourages entrepreneurs to find, follow and fulfill God’s call and purpose in their life. Jeff graduated from Charis Bible College (2022) and lives in Franktown, Colorado with his wife of 18 years, Jen and their two children Dutch (13) and Nyla (10).