FAMILY AND CAREER
Family First, A Life of Service
Joe and his wife, Chris, have been married since 1985. Together they raised three sons, all now married, and their family has grown to include grandchildren.
An attorney since 1982, Joe has practiced in Crystal Lake since 1984. He began his legal career as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Livingston County, Illinois, serving from 1982 to 1984.
Joe earned his Juris Doctor from American University in Washington, D.C., in 1982, after receiving his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois in 1979.
1982
LICENSED ATTORNEY
1984
BEGAN PRACTICING IN CRYSTAL LAKE
1985
MARRIED CHRISTINE
GOVERNMENT AND BOARD EXPERIENCE
A Record of Responsible Leadership
Current
McHenry County Board
Vice Chair of the County Board and elected representative for McHenry County Board District 4
Administrative Services Committee
Chairs the Administrative Services Committee, which oversees the County Administration and Human Resources departments
2014–2016
Chairman, McHenry County Board
McHenry County Board
Planning & Development Committee
Chairman during the drafting of the Unified Development Ordinance
2007–2009
McHenry County Planning and Zoning Ad Hoc Committee
Served on the McHenry County Planning and Zoning Ad Hoc Committee and helped draft the McHenry County Conservation Design Ordinance.
2002–2007
McHenry County Conservation District
Served as a Trustee of the McHenry County Conservation District, including serving as President from 2006–2007.
2000–2002
Midwest Bank of McHenry County
Served on the Board of Directors of Midwest Bank of McHenry County.
1991–1992
McHenry County Gravel Task Force
Served as a member of the McHenry County Gravel Task Force.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
American University,
Washington, D.C.
Juris Doctor
1982
University of Illinois
B.A. from College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
1979
Legal Career
Licensed in 1982
Practicing in Crystal Lake since 1984
Assistant State's Attorney, Livingston County;
1982-1984
SERVICE BEYOND COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Crystal Lake Jaycees
Member: 1985-mid-1990s
Treasurer: 1985-1986
St. Thomas Annual Festival
Chair / Co-Chair
1995-2000
Boy Scouts - Troop 127
Assistant Scoutmaster
1998-2003
Home Builders Association of McHenry County
One of the Founding Members
Continental Little League
Coach (10-year-olds)
St. Thomas Retreat Team
Member