Joe is a graduate of Liberty University and has a wide array of experience working in the sports and entertainment industry. 

Joe began his career in Field and Clubhouse Operations with the Lynchburg Hillcats in Lynchburg, VA.  Joe then relocated to Charlotte, NC where he began working in numerous roles and positions in the sports and entertainment industry.  

Joe served as a Box Office Assistant for the Carolina Panthers, an Usher Supervisor for Charlotte Motor Speedway, Event Security Staff for several Live Nation Venues across the area and worked as part-time event security for the Charlotte Hornets.  Joe was promoted within the Hornets to become the Manager of Arena and Event Security.  In this role, Joe managed all aspects of the public safety and security for the Charlotte Hornets and all events held inside Spectrum Center.  

Joe managed a security staff of over 200 part-time employees and managed the relationships with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, Fire and Novant Health Teams.  Joe also oversaw all emergency preparedness and life safety operations for HSE and Spectrum Center and was responsible for developing and updating all emergency operating policies, plans and procedures.  

Joe’s responsibilities also included the security and life safety training of all full and part-time employees working inside of the facility.  Joe believes that EPI’s greatest assets are the staff members who provide a level of service that is unmatched across the industry.

Joe is originally from Bradford, PA and currently resides in Columbia, SC with his wife Sara and two sons Alex and Zack and their three cats Sophie, Lilly and Minnie.  In his free time, Joe enjoys golfing, spending time with his family and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers.