About

PERSONAL:

Joel is a life-long Washingtonian who currently lives in Wauconda. He lives on the family
ranch with his wife, Sara, and their son, Jed.

EDUCATION:

Mercer Island High School
Attended Green River Community College and Olympic Community College

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Joel is a horse and cattle rancher.

CIVIC & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

7th District Republican Precinct Committee Officer
Member, Water Resource Inventory Analysis Committee 60 (WRIA 60)
Member, Okanogan County Wildlife Services Committee
Member, United States Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services Committee
Prior service on Farm Bureau Committees

RECENT AWARDS & HONORS:

Joel was one of only two legislators to receive the National Federation of Independent
Businesses' "Outstanding Legislator" for 2009 & 2010.

Joel was honored with the 2007 & 2009 "Legislator of the Year" award from Washington
State Farm Bureau for his work on Critical Areas Ordinance legislation and his tireless
work to preserve private property rights.

Joel was also recognized as the "2006 Legislator of the Year" by the Cattle Producers of
Washington for his legislative and local work to promote the heritage of ranching and
farming in Washington.