Joe Barendse

Joe Barendse is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in management and operations across multiple retail sectors. Currently serving as General Manager at Ace Handyman Services since July 2022, Joe has successfully established and expanded a handyman business with three offices in Northeast Indiana. Prior experience includes the role of Regional Director at Dollar General from June 2015 to August 2022, where Joe managed 15 districts and 295 stores while driving performance metrics for continuous improvement. Joe's background also includes significant leadership positions at Walmart, where responsibilities included managing diverse teams and overseeing multiple store operations, and at Target as Store Team Leader, achieving notable reductions in accident frequency. Joe holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Calvin University and an MBA in Finance from Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business.