PERSONAL:
A second-generation farmer and small-business owner, Joe was appointed to his 9th District House seat in Nov. 2007. He resides in Colfax with his wife, Kim.

EDUCATION:
Graduate, Eastern Washington University
Graduate, Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Member, Washington Farm Bureau State Board of Directors (1993-present)
Trustee, Washington Farm Bureau Healthcare Trust (2002-present)
Former president, Whitman County Farm Bureau County
Member, Whitman County Farm Bureau Board of Directors (20 years)
Trustee, Washington Farm Bureau Healthcare Trust (2002-present)
Member, American Farm Bureau Grain Quality Committee (1995-1996)
Member, Washington Barley Commission (1990-1996)
Member, National Barley Improvement Committee (1992-1996)
Member, Whitman County Wetlands Committee
Member, Whitman County Natural Resource Advisory Committee

CIVIC ACTIVITIES:
Active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church (Pullman)
Little League coach 1981-1990
Former treasurer, Whitman County Republicans
Current Whitman County precinct committee officer

STATE GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE:
State Representative, serving his first term