Joe was confirmed by the Placer Resource Conservation District Board as an Associate Director in January, 2025.
Joe was born and lived in Orlando, Florida up to his enlistment in the US Navy. He served as an operator onboard nuclear submarines and Naval Officer until his retirement from active duty after 20 years of service. His post-retirement work experience included executive roles in the automotive, healthcare, financial services, mining, defense and technology sectors, and included over a decade as an environmental, health & safety management system consultant assisting companies in the design and deployment of ISO 14001 environmental management systems. He also served on the project team for the Hydrogen Energy California clean energy project.
Joe has a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Management, an International MBA and post-graduate certificates in Predictive Analytics, Data Science and Sustainable Development from the University of California – Irvine and Berkeley. Although currently retired, Joe still serves as an adjunct instructor for the University of California – Irvine, Southern Methodist University and Eastern Michigan University and assists companies committed to sustainable development and environmental stewardship.
Joe became familiar with the PRCD after relocating to Roseville with his wife and oldest daughter. He believes strongly in the mission of the District, and its focus that blends environmental stewardship and conservation with improving the quality of life and sustainability for the farmers, ranchers, landowners and citizens of Placer County.
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“I believe the work of the PRCD has many impacts, on both current and future generations. Directly, it helps to educate landowners in the value of nature and how to properly care for the environment, and how responsible care also provides protection for their homes, businesses and loved ones. By partnering with landowners in projects such as prescribed burns, healthy soils, chipping programs and reforestation the District demonstrates it commitment to the community and restores trust in government,” shares Joe.
“While these efforts directly benefit current generations, by doing so they preserve both private and public natural resources for future generations. But of even more importance these activities collectively influence the mindsets and associated beliefs towards conservation and sustainable development in the current generation, both young and old, which will be imparted to future generations as they learn from their mothers and fathers, and hopefully, engage themselves in sustainable activities.”