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	'''Jeffrey Donald Schwerdt''' (born November 28, 1977), professionally known as '''Jeff Herschy''', is an American entrepreneur, former United States Air Force F-16 instructor pilot, and the founder and chief executive officer of ''Reviewly.ai''. He is also the founder of ''Response Engine'' and an inventor associated with a patent-pending system in direct mail and digital marketing technology. Herschy is known for building and exiting multiple marketing and SaaS platforms and for advising marketing agencies and growth-stage companies.		'''[https://share.google/CNnrTLavdLhkuk8Db Jeffrey Donald Schwerdt]''' (born November 28, 1977), professionally known as '''Jeff Herschy''', is an American entrepreneur, former United States Air Force F-16 instructor pilot, and the founder and chief executive officer of ''[http://Reviewly.ai Reviewly.ai]''. He is also the founder of ''[https://responseengine.com/ Response Engine]'' and an inventor associated with a patent-pending system in direct mail and digital marketing technology. Herschy is known for building and exiting multiple marketing and SaaS platforms and for advising marketing agencies and growth-stage companies.

	Throughout his career, Herschy has launched and managed several software businesses, completed a private equity-backed acquisition, and developed scalable systems used by thousands of small businesses and marketing agencies.		Throughout his career, Herschy has launched and managed several software businesses, completed a private equity-backed acquisition, and developed scalable systems used by thousands of small businesses and marketing agencies.

	==Early life and education==		==Early life and education==
	Jeffrey Donald Schwerdt was born in Livingston, New Jersey, United States, and raised along the Jersey Shore. From an early age, he expressed a strong ambition to become a jet pilot and began formal flight training at the age of seventeen.		[https://share.google/CNnrTLavdLhkuk8Db Jeffrey Donald Schwerdt] was born in Livingston, New Jersey, United States, and raised along the Jersey Shore. From an early age, he expressed a strong ambition to become a jet pilot and began formal flight training at the age of seventeen.

	He attended Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin, New Jersey, graduating in 1996. During high school, he participated in cross country, track, and basketball while working and taking flying lessons. His commitment to aviation earned him a full Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship for college.		He attended Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin, New Jersey, graduating in 1996. During high school, he participated in cross country, track, and basketball while working and taking flying lessons. His commitment to aviation earned him a full Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship for college.
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	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	Jeff Herschy resides in San Diego, California. He is married and has two children and two stepchildren. His interests include golf, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and video gaming with his family. He has also participated in charitable initiatives in the United States and previously in Cabo San Lucas.		[https://share.google/CNnrTLavdLhkuk8Db Jeff Herschy] resides in San Diego, California. He is married and has two children and two stepchildren. His interests include golf, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and video gaming with his family. He has also participated in charitable initiatives in the United States and previously in Cabo San Lucas.

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	'''Jeffrey Donald Schwerdt''' (born November 28, 1977), professionally known as '''Jeff Herschy''', is an American entrepreneur, former United States Air Force F-16 instructor pilot, and the founder and chief executive officer of ''Reviewly.ai''. He is also the founder of ''Response Engine'' and an inventor associated with a patent-pending system in direct mail and digital marketing technology. Herschy is known for building and exiting multiple marketing and SaaS platforms and for advising marketing agencies and growth-stage companies.		'''Jeffrey Donald Schwerdt''' (born November 28, 1977), professionally known as '''Jeff Herschy''', is an American entrepreneur, former United States Air Force F-16 instructor pilot, and the founder and chief executive officer of ''Reviewly.ai''. He is also the founder of ''Response Engine'' and an inventor associated with a patent-pending system in direct mail and digital marketing technology. Herschy is known for building and exiting multiple marketing and SaaS platforms and for advising marketing agencies and growth-stage companies.

	Throughout his career, Herschy has launched and managed several software businesses, completed a private equity-backed acquisition, and developed scalable systems used by thousands of small businesses and marketing agencies.		Throughout his career, Herschy has launched and managed several software businesses, completed a private equity-backed acquisition, and developed scalable systems used by thousands of small businesses and marketing agencies.

	== Early life and education ==		==Early life and education==
	Jeffrey Donald Schwerdt was born in Livingston, New Jersey, United States, and raised along the Jersey Shore. From an early age, he expressed a strong ambition to become a jet pilot and began formal flight training at the age of seventeen.		Jeffrey Donald Schwerdt was born in Livingston, New Jersey, United States, and raised along the Jersey Shore. From an early age, he expressed a strong ambition to become a jet pilot and began formal flight training at the age of seventeen.

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	Herschy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University between 1996 and 2000. After graduation, he completed two years of United States Air Force pilot training and later graduated as a Distinguished Graduate from F-16 training.		Herschy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University between 1996 and 2000. After graduation, he completed two years of United States Air Force pilot training and later graduated as a Distinguished Graduate from F-16 training.

	== Military career ==		==Military career==
	Following flight training, Herschy became a mission-qualified F-16 fighter pilot in the United States Air Force. He served in roles including wingman, flight lead, mission commander, and instructor pilot, accumulating nearly one thousand hours of flight time in the F-16 aircraft.		Following flight training, Herschy became a mission-qualified F-16 fighter pilot in the United States Air Force. He served in roles including wingman, flight lead, mission commander, and instructor pilot, accumulating nearly one thousand hours of flight time in the F-16 aircraft.

	In 2007, his military career ended after he sustained a serious lower-back injury that required surgery and extended rehabilitation. Unable to return to flight status, he was medically retired from the Air Force. This transition marked the beginning of his move into entrepreneurship and technology.		In 2007, his military career ended after he sustained a serious lower-back injury that required surgery and extended rehabilitation. Unable to return to flight status, he was medically retired from the Air Force. This transition marked the beginning of his move into entrepreneurship and technology.

	== Career ==		==Career==
	After leaving military service, Herschy began self-educating in online marketing, digital systems, and business operations. He initially worked with local businesses, focusing on internet marketing, funnel design, and customer acquisition. These early efforts evolved into software platforms, consulting engagements, and training programs.		After leaving military service, Herschy began self-educating in online marketing, digital systems, and business operations. He initially worked with local businesses, focusing on internet marketing, funnel design, and customer acquisition. These early efforts evolved into software platforms, consulting engagements, and training programs.

	=== Reputation Loop ===		===Reputation Loop===
	In 2014, Herschy co-founded ''Reputation Loop'', a reputation management and marketing software platform designed for local businesses and marketing agencies. The platform gained traction within the local marketing industry and was acquired in January 2019 by private equity firm Alpine SG.		In 2014, Herschy co-founded ''Reputation Loop'', a reputation management and marketing software platform designed for local businesses and marketing agencies. The platform gained traction within the local marketing industry and was acquired in January 2019 by private equity firm Alpine SG.

	=== Social Rotation ===		===Social Rotation===
	From 2020 to 2024, Herschy served as co-founder of ''Social Rotation'', a software platform providing pre-built social media content and scheduling tools for agencies and businesses. The company was acquired by a private buyer in 2024.		From 2020 to 2024, Herschy served as co-founder of ''Social Rotation'', a software platform providing pre-built social media content and scheduling tools for agencies and businesses. The company was acquired by a private buyer in 2024.

	=== Response Engine ===		===Response Engine===
	Herschy later founded ''Response Engine'', an automation platform that integrates direct mail campaigns with SMS marketing using personalized QR code technology. The system is built around a patent-pending process developed by Herschy to connect offline and digital marketing workflows in a compliant and automated manner.		Herschy later founded ''Response Engine'', an automation platform that integrates direct mail campaigns with SMS marketing using personalized QR code technology. The system is built around a patent-pending process developed by Herschy to connect offline and digital marketing workflows in a compliant and automated manner.

	=== Reviewly.ai ===		===Reviewly.ai===
	In 2022, Herschy founded ''Reviewly.ai'', a software platform focused on helping small businesses and marketing agencies generate and manage Google reviews. The platform combines SMS-based review requests with physical tools such as NFC plates, QR cards, and smart stickers.		In 2022, Herschy founded ''Reviewly.ai'', a software platform focused on helping small businesses and marketing agencies generate and manage Google reviews. The platform combines SMS-based review requests with physical tools such as NFC plates, QR cards, and smart stickers.

	Reviewly.ai allows businesses to request reviews via text message, generate suggested review drafts, and receive real-time notifications when reviews are published. The platform also offers white-label solutions for agencies managing multiple client locations. As founder and CEO, Herschy oversees product development, systems architecture, and strategic partnerships.		Reviewly.ai allows businesses to request reviews via text message, generate suggested review drafts, and receive real-time notifications when reviews are published. The platform also offers white-label solutions for agencies managing multiple client locations. As founder and CEO, Herschy oversees product development, systems architecture, and strategic partnerships.

	== Consulting and leadership ==		==Consulting and leadership==
	Beyond his software companies, Herschy has developed training programs and operational frameworks used within the marketing and SaaS industries. His work focuses on revenue operations, automation, and agency delivery systems, distributed through courses, workshops, and online learning platforms.		Beyond his software companies, Herschy has developed training programs and operational frameworks used within the marketing and SaaS industries. His work focuses on revenue operations, automation, and agency delivery systems, distributed through courses, workshops, and online learning platforms.

	He also serves as an investor and advisor to SaaS founders and enterprise teams through Jeff Herschy LLC.		He also serves as an investor and advisor to SaaS founders and enterprise teams through Jeff Herschy LLC.

	== Personal life ==		==Personal life==
	Jeff Herschy resides in San Diego, California. He is married and has two children and two stepchildren. His interests include golf, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and video gaming with his family. He has also participated in charitable initiatives in the United States and previously in Cabo San Lucas.		Jeff Herschy resides in San Diego, California. He is married and has two children and two stepchildren. His interests include golf, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and video gaming with his family. He has also participated in charitable initiatives in the United States and previously in Cabo San Lucas.

	== Gallery ==		==Gallery==
	~~Images available at~~:		<gallery>
	* https:~~//drive~~.~~google.com/drive/folders~~/~~1PD9HNdURI69QQjalv25LQiAS9s1bnQ0M~~		File:Jeff Herschy 44.jpeg\|Jeff Herschy
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	== External links ==		==External links==
	* Official website: https://jeffherschy.com/		*Official website: https://jeffherschy.com/
	* Reviewly.ai: https://reviewly.ai/		*Reviewly.ai: https://reviewly.ai/
	* Response Engine: https://responseengine.com/		*Response Engine: https://responseengine.com/
	* Reviewly Community (Skool): https://www.skool.com/reviewlyai		*Reviewly Community (Skool): https://www.skool.com/reviewlyai
	* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jeffherschy		*YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jeffherschy
	* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HerschyF16		*Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HerschyF16
	* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffschwerdt/		*LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffschwerdt/
	* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffherschy/		*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffherschy/
	* X (Twitter): https://x.com/JeffHerschy		*X (Twitter): https://x.com/JeffHerschy

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	'''Jeffrey Donald Schwerdt''' (born November 28, 1977), widely known as '''Jeff Herschy''', is an American entrepreneur and former United States Air Force F-16 instructor pilot. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Reviewly.ai and the founder of Response Engine. He holds a patent-pending invention in direct mail and digital marketing automation and has worked as a consultant for marketing agencies and growth-stage companies.		'''Jeffrey Donald Schwerdt''' (born November 28, 1977), widely known as '''Jeff Herschy''', is an American entrepreneur and former United States Air Force F-16 instructor pilot. He is the founder and chief executive officer of [[Reviewly.ai]] and the founder of [https://responseengine.com/ Response Engine]. He holds a patent-pending invention in direct mail and digital marketing automation and has worked as a consultant for marketing agencies and growth-stage companies.

	Throughout his career, he has built and operated multiple software platforms, completed a private equity exit, and developed systems used by thousands of small businesses and agencies.		Throughout his career, he has built and operated multiple software platforms, completed a private equity exit, and developed systems used by thousands of small businesses and agencies.
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	=== Reviewly.ai ===		=== Reviewly.ai ===
	In 2022 he founded Reviewly.ai, a platform built to help small businesses and agencies generate and respond to Google reviews more efficiently. The system combines SMS workflows with physical review devices such as NFC plates, QR cards, and smart stickers. Reviewly.ai also offers a white-label version for agencies. Herschy oversees product design, system architecture, and partnerships.		In 2022 he founded [[Reviewly.ai]], a platform built to help small businesses and agencies generate and respond to Google reviews more efficiently. The system combines SMS workflows with physical review devices such as NFC plates, QR cards, and smart stickers. Reviewly.ai also offers a white-label version for agencies. Herschy oversees product design, system architecture, and partnerships.

	== Consulting and leadership ==		== Consulting and leadership ==
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	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==
	~~Images available at~~: ~~https~~:~~//drive~~.~~google~~.~~com/drive/folders~~/~~1PD9HNdURI69QQjalv25LQiAS9s1bnQ0M?usp=sharing~~		<gallery>
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	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==

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'''Jeffrey Donald Schwerdt''' (born November 28, 1977), widely known as '''Jeff Herschy''', is an American entrepreneur and former United States Air Force F-16 instructor pilot. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Reviewly.ai and the founder of Response Engine. He holds a patent-pending invention in direct mail and digital marketing automation and has worked as a consultant for marketing agencies and growth-stage companies.

Throughout his career, he has built and operated multiple software platforms, completed a private equity exit, and developed systems used by thousands of small businesses and agencies.

== Early life and education ==
Jeffrey Donald Schwerdt was born in Livingston, New Jersey, and grew up on the Jersey Shore. He developed an early interest in flying and athletics. At seventeen he began formal flight training after convincing his mother that aviation was his true path.

He attended Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin, New Jersey, graduating in 1996. During high school he ran cross country, competed in track and basketball, and continued his flying lessons while working part-time. His dedication to aviation earned him a full ROTC scholarship for college.

He completed a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University from 1996 to 2000. Afterward, he underwent two years of U.S. Air Force pilot training and graduated as a Distinguished Graduate from F-16 training.

== Military career ==
Following training, Herschy became a mission-qualified F-16 fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force. He served as a wingman, flight lead, mission commander, and instructor pilot, logging nearly one thousand flight hours in the F-16.

His military service ended in 2007 after a significant back injury, surgery, and rehabilitation. Unable to return to flight status, he was medically retired, which led him toward entrepreneurship.

== Career ==
After leaving the Air Force, Herschy began learning online marketing, systems, and business operations. Starting with local business clients, he transitioned into digital marketing, funnel building, and software development.

=== Reputation Loop ===
In 2014 he co-founded Reputation Loop, a reputation management platform for local businesses and agencies. The company grew within the local marketing industry and was acquired by the private equity firm Alpine SG in January 2019 as part of a portfolio consolidation.

=== Social Rotation ===
Between 2020 and 2024 Herschy co-founded Social Rotation, a platform offering ready-made social media content and publishing tools. It was acquired by a private buyer in 2024.

=== Response Engine ===
Herschy later established Response Engine, an automation platform linking direct mail with SMS marketing using personalized QR technology. The system is built around a patent-pending process he created to bridge offline and online engagement.

=== Reviewly.ai ===
In 2022 he founded Reviewly.ai, a platform built to help small businesses and agencies generate and respond to Google reviews more efficiently. The system combines SMS workflows with physical review devices such as NFC plates, QR cards, and smart stickers. Reviewly.ai also offers a white-label version for agencies. Herschy oversees product design, system architecture, and partnerships.

== Consulting and leadership ==
Beyond his software ventures, Herschy has produced training programs and systems used across the marketing and SaaS sectors. His frameworks for automation, revenue operations, and agency delivery have been adopted through courses, workshops, and software platforms. He continues advising SaaS founders and enterprise teams through Jeff Herschy LLC.

== Gallery ==
Images available at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PD9HNdURI69QQjalv25LQiAS9s1bnQ0M?usp=sharing

== Personal life ==
Jeff Herschy lives in San Diego, California. He is married and has two children and two stepchildren. His interests include golf, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and playing video games with his son and wife. He has taken part in charitable efforts both in the United States and previously in Cabo San Lucas.

== External links ==
* [https://jeffherschy.com/ Official Website]
* [https://reviewly.ai/ Reviewly.ai]
* [https://responseengine.com/ Response Engine]
* [https://www.skool.com/reviewlyai Reviewly Community]
* [https://www.youtube.com/jeffherschy YouTube]
* [https://www.facebook.com/HerschyF16 Facebook]
* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffschwerdt/ LinkedIn]
* [https://www.instagram.com/jeffherschy/ Instagram]
* [https://x.com/JeffHerschy X (Twitter)]