Joe grew up in Palm Beach County and currently lives along the Loxahatchee River in Tequesta.  He holds a degree in Ocean Engineering from Florida Atlantic University and is a licensed Professional Engineer. 

He received his degree while employed as a marina dockmaster.  Joe joined the Jupiter Inlet District as Executive Director in 2019.  During his career as a coastal engineer, he has worked in the private and public sectors, focusing on coastal systems and processes, navigation, ecosystem restoration, shoreline preservation, and inlet management. 

As a local resident and lifelong boater,  Joe acutely understands the importance of the Jupiter Inlet and Loxahatchee River to the region.