Joe hails from Eldora, IA and now resides in Des Moines, IA.
Following an accomplished career in law, politics, and business, he is currently focused on entrepreneurial and public projects throughout Iowa. His broad education and experience includes: degrees from Iowa State University (BS, 1982) and the University of Michigan (JD, 1985); Assistant Black Hawk County Attorney (1987); Co-Founder, Gunderson Sharp, LLP (retired 2016); Founding Member, Iowa Parks Foundation (2008); Active Angel Investor (through 2019); Eagle Scout and former Scout Master; Previous leadership roles in politics as campaign manager, statewide candidate and statewide campaign chairperson.
As an early investor in Gain Compliance, Joe has served as a valuable mentor and has closely charted the company’s trajectory from concept stage.