John Jeffries, Founder

John Jeffries is the Founder and visionary of The Terrace Foundation where John leads, develops, and creates programs to benefit our seniors, persons with disabilities, and families of low-income throughout Santa Barbara County.

John is personally responsible for acquiring over 10 Million dollars for the benefit of the general public through grants and the negotiated sale of Pilgrim Terrace Homes here in Santa Barbara, California.

John was a Certified Management Agent for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for over 20 years and supervised over 30 properties from San Diego to San Francisco and as far east as Denver, Colorado, while in the employment of the second largest management firm on the west coast.

Prior to becoming a Certified Management Agent for HUD, John worked to develop humanitarian relief programs in Africa, the Philippines and the USA through various government agencies and economic engineers to meet the guidelines of recovery and repatriation of stolen US assets from over 134 accounts worldwide.

John was a vocalist for many years and enjoyed working with Gold Star Studios, Capital Records, Roberta Lynn, Summer of 42 Orchestra, Bobby Helms, Merle Haggard and performed in many venues in Nevada, Texas, Mississippi, and Japan. John owned NASHVILLE MOON PRODUCTIONS in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

John has been married to Teresa Jeffries for 28 years and they have 5 adult children, 14 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.

Teresa Jeffries, HR Director

Teresa has been a member of the Pilgrim Terrace Team for 13 years. She held the position of our A.P. Secretary and property Coordinator, worked with the Board of Directors for meeting preparations, and was instrumental in all Social Activities. As the Property Coordinator Teresa oversaw all maintenance, HUD REAC Inspections, and Scheduling of work orders. She has owned her own business and has two adult children here in Santa Barbara, both attended Bishop Diego H.S.