He serves as City Attorney for the City of Springfield and as Legal Counsel for Springfield Utility Board (SUB). Joe has served on the boards of United Way of Lane County, Lane County Legal Aid Service, University of Oregon Alumni Association, SMART, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Eugene Arts Foundation, Emerald Empire Art Association; and is past Campaign Chair for Springfield Education Foundation and Willamalane Park and Recreation District Bond Campaign. He is a past First Citizen and Distinguished Citizen of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce. He is from Astoria, Oregon, and retains deep ties to his hometown.