Joe Fairless

Joe Fairless, MBA, is an experienced professional with a diverse background in education and project management. Currently serving as a Substitute Teacher for Community Unit School District 308 since October 2019, Joe has gained valuable classroom experience in one of Illinois' largest school districts. Prior to this role, Joe held positions as Estimator and Project Manager at Optimal EPC, LLC, and Optimal Fire Protection, LLC, where responsibilities included estimating and managing commercial fire suppression and fire alarm system projects. Joe's career began as an Independent Contractor, estimating commercial fire alarm system projects, and included experience as a Senior Technical Writer for a start-up manufacturing company. Joe holds a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Operations Management and Information Systems, as well as degrees in Journalism and Communications from Northern Illinois University and Waubonsee Community College.