Joe is a lifelong resident of GC and a graduate of GCHS and Adelphi University. He became an EPOA director in 2010.   Joe served as EPOA Corresponding Secretary from 2011 to 2012, EPOA Vice President from 2013-2015 and EPOA President from 2015-2017.  He is self employed operating Patriot Supply, a wholesale business of heating, ventilating and air conditioning supplies in Plainview. Joe has been an active member of the GC Volunteer Fire Department for 17 years, achieving the rank of Lieutenant and Captain. Joe served on the GC East Nominating Committee in 2009, 2010 and 2012. He and his wife Dina, a 32 year resident, have four children.