Joe has over 35 years of agricultural experience, including over 15 years dedicated specifically to environmental services within the agricultural industry. In this industry, Joe has aided members of the dairy and livestock community in meeting regulatory compliance obligations. Joe’s former professional experience includes working as an ag appraiser for Bank of America for 15 years and serving as a field representative for Western United Dairymen for over 10 years. In addition, Joe actively farms almonds and walnuts on his own ranch in Stanislaus County.

          Beyond Joe’s applied experience in the agriculture industry, he has also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration with a minor in Economics from California State University Stanislaus. Joe is also a certified Technical Service Provider through the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) which allows him to serve a wide array of client needs. Adding to Joe’s wealth of experience in the agriculture industry, is his service on various local committees. Specifically, Joe has served on the Merced County Dairy Technical Advisory Committee, as well as the Harding Drain Advisory Committee. Beyond this, Joe is proud to be a member of Diamond Walnut Growers Inc., and the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau through which he is able to advocate for the agriculture industry.