Survivor 2 Cast
Name: JEFF VARNER
Age:34 (April 16, 1966)
Status: Single
Job: Internet Project Manager
Hometown: New York, New York
The Game:"I related to Richard immediately, Day One, and if in this round somebody starts trying to trump up people and orchestrate people and organize the group as a team dynamic, I will immediately know that that is someone I need to keep an eyeon."
The Strategy:"I'm a nice person, I'm a compassionate person. I don't necessarily like to chew people's heads off, but if I have to do it, why not have fun at it? I'm winning this money. I mean I intend to win it. I'm not going there for a vacation. I'm not going there to make friends. I don't care about any of these people. I'm voting them off one at a time. I'm winning this money, if it means being ruthless, if it means lying, so what?"
Luxury Item: Coloring Book and Crayons
Biography
Jeff Varner is an internet project manager, having most recently worked as Director of People and Process for a Manhattan start-up company. There he developed and managed the technical and interpersonal aspects of a Human Resources/Operations hybrid system for a staff of 30. Prior employment includes work as a website producer, graphic designer and marketing manager for various companies.
Varner obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Earlier employment included stints as a waiter, bartender and traveling salesperson. He is most proud of successfully making the transition from small town living to the much faster pace of a big city.
An aggressive athlete, he first put on a pair of skates when he was two years old and has since played competitive hockey (right defense) for 16 years, though he admits he spent most of the time in the penalty box. Additionally, he studied martial arts, receiving a black belt in Tae Kwon Do when he was 15 years old. While pursuing his degree with UNC, he was Captain of the National Champion Tar Heel Cheer Team (1989-90). He is an avid rollerblader, spending many afternoons skating through Manhattan's busy streets.
Varner describes himself as provocative, energetic, competitive, adventurous, and a free spirit who will try anything twice. His favorite television show is Sex and the City while his favorite feature films are Coal Miner's Daughter and The Matrix. He likes all kinds of music, especially that which motivates.
His perfect day includes a trip to the mountains with someone special for a day of hiking and nature (including a swim at a breathtaking waterfall). The day finishes with a jog, a shower, a bottle of Merlot, a ruthless game of backgammon, and great sex.
Born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, Varner currently lives in Manhattan, New York. He is a member of the Society of Human Resources. His respect, love and concern for children motivates him to volunteer for organizations and charities that support kids with need. Currently, he is researching burn trauma organizations for kids with the hope of making a difference.
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