Assume Terry Turner, a mid$-$level manager with an IT firm hired by MSU wanted to reserve a room for a week at The Graduate Hotel, East Lansing's newest and most expensive hotel $.$Terry$\text{'}$s boss $($Jeff Jones$)$ denied her request saying the hotel was too expensive. He would only approve her staying at Motel $6,$ a lodging option with much less expensive room rates.$$ Which of the following describes the role$($s$)$ Jeff plays in this scenario?

Question $28$ options:

He's an opinion$-$leader

He's an influencer

He's a mercenary

He's a drop$-$off

NONE of the ABOVE accurately describe Jeff's role