About

Joe earned his Accounting degree from Bradley University while working as a police officer on campus — an experience that shaped his commitment to public safety, fairness, and accountability. He later built a nearly two-decade career at Caterpillar, where he learned how large-scale systems work — and how they can be improved to better serve workers and communities.

While working full-time, Joe earned his MBA in IT Management and eventually took early retirement to pursue a new path: consulting and teaching.

Today, Joe is an adjunct professor at Bradley University and Indiana University, where he teaches economics, accounting, finance, and statistics. He’s also finishing his doctorate in Business and Supply Chain Management from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater.

His students describe him as thoughtful, honest, and deeply committed to helping others succeed — qualities he brings to his campaign for Congress.

Joe isn’t a career politician. He’s someone who understands the day-to-day challenges families face — and he’s tired of seeing Washington work for the few, not the many.

He’s running for Congress to be a voice for working families, to restore trust in public service, and to fight for a future that’s fair, transparent, and full of opportunity — for everyone in Illinois’ 16th District.

“I’m not in this to be a politician. I’m in this to serve. To bring honesty, transparency, and real representation back to Congress — and to make sure the voices of people across our district are finally heard.”

Illinois’ 16th District is a blend of hardworking rural communities, small towns, and growing suburbs — home to farmers, educators, healthcare workers, and small business owners who keep our state moving. From the banks of the Illinois River in Princeton and Chillicothe to the manufacturing centers of Rockford and the vibrant communities near Peoria, this district represents the heart of our state. 

Illinois' 16th Congressional District, located in the northern part of the state, encompasses a diverse range of communities, economies, and landscapes. Covering approximately 8,914 square miles, the district is home to over 750,000 residents.​ Census Reporter