Born in Ohio, raised in small town Iowa, Joe received a BA in History from the University of Notre Dame and a JD from Stanford Law School. He and his wife Nancy are long-time Palo Alto residents. Active in numerous local organizations, Joe also served on the Palo Alto Planning Commission, City Council and as Mayor. After many years as a civil litigator Joe closed out his legal career serving 21 years as a Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge.
