Joe, a central Ohio native, earned a BS in biology from Denison University and, after graduation, became the Coordinator of Youth Ministry at St. Francis de Sales Parish in Newark, OH. This experience inspired him to pursue a career in behavioral health, leading him to obtain a Master's in clinical counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary, followed by an MS from The Ohio State University College of Nursing, becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner in 2014. While in school, he interned at an addiction treatment center, and since has felt called to care for those suffering from substance use disorders. He worked for eight years as a psychiatric provider and team lead at CompDrug, Inc. Since 2022, he has worked for Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions, where he currently serves as VP of Medical Services. Joe enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, is an avid birder, and enjoys backpacking. His family belongs to St. Patrick Parish in Columbus and Christ the Cornerstone Catholic Community.