Joe earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Georgia and began his career with Gwinnett County in 1991 in the field of video production and cable programming. Joe was instrumental in the formation of the Communications Division, which occurred when three distinct functions – television production, Web site management, and public relations – were folded into one division in 1998. He continued to manage all aspects of the County’s government access cable television station until his appointment as Communications Director. In this capacity, Joe oversees and directs the operation of the County’s primary channels of communication including the Web site (www.gwinnettcounty.com), cable television station (TVgwinnett), citizen information line, and printed publications. The Communications Division provides creative services for other County departments and agencies: research, writing, editing, media relations, photography, video production, event planning, and audiovisual system consultation and management. Joe has steered the successful launch of three phases of the official Gwinnett County Web site, an intranet, and full automation of the cable channel. He is a member of the Atlanta chapter of the Media Communications Association-International, PRSA, and 3CMA. He resides with his wife and twin sons in the Grayson area of Gwinnett County.