Joe Hamata

Joe Hamata has extensive experience in officiating technology and services, currently serving as the Director of Officiating Technology at the Big Ten Conference since August 2015. Previous roles at the Big Ten Conference include Associate Director of Officiating Services and Assistant Director of Video Services, as well as an internship. Prior to this, Joe worked as a Senior Specialist in Customer Care at the First National Bank of Omaha and contributed to the University of Nebraska Lincoln's Athletic Department by filming practice games for the football team. Education was completed at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 2010 to 2014. Joe's early work experience includes a position as a CBA NSE Assistant and as a Bus Boy at Gorats Steak House.