While Director of Admissions at Woodberry Forest School, Joe directed the implementation of an electronic inquiry, application, and enrollment system; further developed an active parent and alumni program to assist in admissions; and helped geographically, racially, and socio-economically diversify the student body. As Assistant Head of School, he turned his attention to matters of student life and worked to build a more inclusive student community by working with faculty and student organization leaders and developing a peer mentoring program. Joe has spent the past four years working with schools on faculty recruitment and leading administrator searches, including Directors of Enrollment Management and Admissions.

Joe has served on the boards of the Association of Boarding Schools and Abundant Life Ministries, a non-profit offering services to the Prospect neighborhood in Charlottesville, Virginia. He currently volunteers with Rise Richmond in their afterschool program.

Joe and his wife Mary are the proud parents of six daughters and one son and have 10 grandchildren. When he’s not in his office, Joe enjoys canoeing local rivers and lakes.