Jeff Timmons is the founding member of 98�. While studying Psychology at Kent State, he decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment. Although he received several acting jobs (including a commercial for the U.S. Navy!), his heart belonged to music and he formed a singing group. Time passed and several members came and went, but everything started to fall into place when a mutual friend introduced him to Nick. Shortly after, Justin and Drew joined the lineup and 98� was born.