Joe was born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA. He graduated from Greenbrier Christian Academy and received a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management from Columbia Southern University. Joe also proudly served in the Navy Reserves for 11 years, retiring in 2020. In 2023, Joe joined the Planning and Special Projects Division, bringing 15 years of experience in Planning and Construction Management in the governmental arena. Before joining the team at Metro, Joe was the Construction Division Manager with Chesterfield County, VA, Parks and Recreation Department, a CAPRA certified agency. Joe has earned the "Certified Parks and Recreation Professional" designation through NRPA. In his free time, Joe enjoys spending time in parks, playing golf, and enjoying all that nature has to offer.