Jeff Bell, 39

Occupation: Accredited Disability Representative, Bell’s Disability Consultants, Fruitland Park

What I do: Manage a great staff and help clients fight for Social Security benefits they deserve.

How I got started: My grandmother started this business back in the late 1980’s. My father joined her in the ’90’s and I joined in a more official capacity in 2010.

I’m passionate about helping people get their benefits because: It’s been a part of the family legacy to serve and care for others and it’s an honor to carry that on.

My biggest professional accomplishment so far: Every time I get to share a smile or happy tears with a client who we successfully helped obtain benefits for. It never gets old.

When I’m not working: I enjoy spending time with my beautiful wife and our four kids. I love all the adventures we get to go on.

My first job: My first official full-time job was working in the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Mount Dora

My local mentor: My father has always been my biggest encourager and mentor.

The best advice I’ve received: Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don’t really matter.

Fun fact: I enjoy a good chick flick with my wife.

Life after 40: Hopefully not fighting against whatever the Lord has in store for me. We can make our plans, but He determines our steps.