Joe was born and raised in the Chicagoland area. He went on to pursue a Mechanical Engineering degree at Purdue University. After graduating and working professionally as an engineer, he returned to Purdue to do campus ministry for six years. In 2011, he moved to the Bay Area with his wife and received his M.Div from Western Seminary. Joe has always loved working in the church and is currently excited to see children learn more about Jesus and grow in their faith.