LEADERSHIP TEAM
ELIZABETH BERRY
Chief Public Defender
Elizabeth serves at the Chief Public Defender for the Concho Valley Public Defender’s Office.
Elizabeth’s thirty-plus-year legal career has focused on helping people. She has worked to fulfill that mission in her work as a public defender, private criminal defense practitioner, district judge, visiting judge, and prosecutor.
Elizabeth is a graduate of the University of Texas and the University of Houston Law School. She has taught courses at the undergraduate, graduate, and law school levels, and coached law school mock trial teams. Her passion for teaching has fueled her to train lawyers, students, and judges throughout her career.
She has been Board Certified in Criminal Law since 1999 and co-authored Texas Criminal Jury Charges with Judge George Gallagher since 2005. Although she tried many interesting jury trials, her favorite part of being a lawyer is the personal connection she made with co-workers, fellow attorneys, clients, and their families.
CHASTITY GAUWAIN
Office Manager
Chastity Gauwain was born and raised in San Angelo. She has over sixteen years’ experience in the corporate world as a security legal compliance analyst. Soon after earning her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, she began working for Tom Green County managing the District Attorney’s Office. During that time, she successfully wrote grants to add much needed positions to the office, which led her to a promotion as the Grant Administrator for Tom Green County and while in this position, she wrote and managed many grants that created funding for positions with the County, as well as served as Construction Project Manager for multi-million dollar grant funded construction projects for Goodfellow Air Force Base, she successfully co-authored the grant that would soon establish the Concho Valley Public Defender’s Office. Chastity became the manger for the CVPDO and helped build the San Angelo and Abilene office from the ground up and successfully obtained her MBA from Angelo State University during this time. Chastity has three children and one grandchild and loves spending any free time she has just hanging out with all of them.
REBECCA YUNG
First Assistant—San Angelo
Rebecca is originally from the Dallas area. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in political science from Texas A&M University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law. While in law school, Rebecca worked as a student attorney at the Criminal Defense Clinic, working with real clients on their criminal cases in the Austin area.
Rebecca is on the board of directors of the National Association for Public Defense, an active member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, a graduate of TCDLA’s Tim Evans Trial College in Huntsville, and a member of the Future Indigent Defense Leaders of Texas. Rebecca is also a graduate of Gideon’s Promise, Class of 2020, a world class training organization for public defenders around the country emphasizing trial skills and client-centered advocacy.
Rebecca is proud to be a career public defender who does her best every day to zealously advocate for the lives and dignity of people caught up in the criminal legal system. When not practicing law, Rebecca reads voraciously, hits the gym, and spends time with her loved ones (human and dog).
TED WENSKE
First Assistant—Abilene office
Ted grew up on a small farm outside of Shiner, Texas. He graduated with his BA in Political Science from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, when he was twenty years old. Ted then graduated cum laude with a concentration in Criminal Law and Innocence from the Texas Tech University School of Law where he was a student-attorney with the Criminal Defense Clinic. Ted is currently a member of the Future Indigent Defense Leaders project and a graduate of Gideon’s Promise Core 101. In his free time, Ted pretends to enjoy working out, but actually enjoys binge-watching terrible Netflix shows, sleeping, and playing tennis. Ted’s pronouns are he/him/his.
ADVOCACY TEAM
Sydney Allison
Assistant Public Defender
After growing up in San Antonio, Texas, Sydney followed in her mom’s footsteps to attend Angelo State University. In December 2021, Sydney graduated with high honors from Angelo State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Upon graduating, Sydney pursued her dream of becoming an attorney at Texas Tech University School of Law. There, Sydney participated in mock trial and moot court competitions, and she was a student attorney with the Criminal Defense Clinic. For her excellent work as the top student in the Criminal Defense Clinic, Sydney received the coveted Clifford Brown award. Although Sydney already knew that she wanted to be a criminal defense attorney before she was in clinic, her passion for rural public defense blossomed during clinic. After Sydney graduated from Texas Tech School of Law with a concentration in Criminal Law and Innocence, she moved back to San Angelo in August 2025 to advocate for underserved individuals in the Concho Valley. When Sydney is not at work she enjoys travelling, cooking, and spending time with her fiancé, Colt, and their two cats, Tofu and Sesame.
Stacy Antonacci
Legal Assistant
Born and raised in sunny southern California, Stacy Antonacci joined CVPDO in July 2023 relocating to Abilene, Texas from Palm Springs, California. Holding an Associate of Science Degree in Paralegal Studies, Stacy brings with her 15 years of experience working in the legal field with 13 of those years working for the Riverside Superior Court of California. Her desire for furthering her education while with the Riverside courts led her to become a graduate of the Court Certificate Program. That same desire has created a new goal of becoming a member of the State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division by the year’s end.
Outside of the office you can usually find Stacy doing one of three things, relaxing with a book, attending a local trivia event, or showing support for her son at one of his many ACU music department events.
Justice Ross Barkman
Assistant Public Defender
Justice was raised in Cleburne, Texas, but has spent most of his adult life in West Texas. He graduated from Angelo State University with a degree in History in 2014 and Texas Tech University School of Law with his J.D. in 2023, where he served on the boards of both the Criminal Law Association and Tech NLG as well as in the Criminal Defense Clinic.
Raised by an attorney with a sense of humor, Justice spent most of his life wanting to be a criminal defense attorney and is both happy and fortunate to love every day of his work fighting to protect the rights of those accused of crimes in rural Texas.
Outside of the law, Justice has served in the Texas Army National Guard since 2015 and enjoys hoarding more books than he can possibly read and being a fountain of truly useless information. Justice’s pronouns are he/him/his.
Sarah Barron
Legal Assistant
Sarah Barron was born and raised in San Angelo and currently works as a legal assistant at CVPDO. In addition to her prior experience in the legal field, Sarah has enjoyed working with the appeals and misdemeanor cases. She is also pursuing a degree in Criminology at Texas Tech University while working full-time. She hopes to continue her education and eventually become an attorney, with a particular interest in working with youth, and making a positive difference in the lives of young people.
Sarah is a mother of two and enjoys helping others through her work and in the community.
Charles Breaux
Assistant Public Defender
Charles was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, graduating from the local university in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Like many others, Charles got to Texas as quick as he could and began a law enforcement career with the Beaumont Police Department while obtaining a second degree in Criminal Justice. That career shifted to law school in 1986 when Charles was accepted at South Texas College of Law in Houston, graduating cum laude in May 1989. Since graduation, Charles has worked in criminal defense in Harris County and in state prosecution throughout Texas, returning to criminal defense by joining the Concho Valley Public Defender’s Office in February of 2026. Since moving to Abilene in 2016, Charles has discovered the wonderful world of hiking in Texas and New Mexico.
Raised by an attorney with a sense of humor, Justice spent most of his life wanting to be a criminal defense attorney and is both happy and fortunate to love every day of his work fighting to protect the rights of those accused of crimes in rural Texas.
Outside of the law, Justice has served in the Texas Army National Guard since 2015 and enjoys hoarding more books than he can possibly read and being a fountain of truly useless information. Justice’s pronouns are he/him/his.
Maddy Cox
Assistant Public Defender
Originally from McKinney, Texas, Maddy is a homegrown Texan who loves all things West Texas. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing with a certification in Sales from Texas Tech University in May of 2021. Driven by a commitment to help others, she later continued her education at the Texas Tech School of Law and earned her Juris Doctorate in May of 2024. During law school, Maddy actively participated in the criminal defense clinical program. There, she had the opportunity to join the Caprock Regional Public Defender’s Office, where she represented indigent clients charged with varying criminal offenses in the multi-county Caprock Region of West Texas. Outside of work, Maddy loves to spend quality time with her rescue dog, Blu, and indulging in her love for baking sweet treats!
Zach Cunyus
Assistant Public Defender
Zach grew up in Kerrville, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Texas at Austin in 2018. After a few years doing freelance jobs and working in the service industry, Zach went back to school and attended Texas A&M University School of Law in Fort Worth, where he graduated with honors in 2026. During his time at law school, Zach worked at the Innocence Project of Texas Clinic for a year.
Zach’s hobbies include hiking, reading, playing racquetball, playing guitar / bass, going out for karaoke, and spending quality time with his cats (he has 2 here and 2 back in Kerrville—he hopes to have all 4 here soon). Most of all, he enjoys playing video games and watching trashy television with his life partner, Rose.
Brooke Dacus
Assistant Public Defender (Appeals)
Brooke Dacus is an appellate attorney with the Concho Valley Public Defender’s Office, where she represents clients throughout the appellate process and advocates on their behalf before Texas appellate courts.
Brooke earned her undergraduate degree from California Lutheran University, where she was a member of the university’s swim team and a four-year scholar-athlete. She later attended Texas Tech University School of Law and began her legal career as a prosecutor.
Brooke subsequently entered private practice, where she gained experience in criminal defense. She also served as a magistrate judge for Lubbock County. Brooke found her passion in appellate advocacy, where she develops persuasive legal arguments, challenges errors that may have affected the outcome of a case, and helps ensure that every client receives meaningful and effective representation throughout the appellate process.
Outside of work, Brooke enjoys spending time with her husband and their rescue dogs, running, swimming, biking, and traveling.
Monica Diaz
Social Worker
Monica was born and raised in San Angelo. Monica is a social worker at CVPDO. She attended ASU and received both her BSW and MSW from ASU and went on to get her LMSW license. Monica is currently under supervision for her LCSW license. Monica has a passion for advocating for clients that are navigating the intersection of the legal system and complex social challenges. Monica is passionate about supporting clients who face socioeconomic barriers, mental health challenges, and limited access to essential resources. Monica’s work is grounded in commitment to client-centered advocacy, dignity, and equity. Monica believes every person deserves to be heard and given meaningful access to support and advocacy. Outside of the office you can find Monica with her daughter and granddaughter practicing self-care through retail therapy, binge watching shows, and watching movies.
Domingo Elizondo
Lead Investigator
Domingo Elizondo is a Lead Investigator at the Concho Valley Public Defenders Office, where his extensive expertise in criminal defense investigations. With a career that spans over two decades in law enforcement and legal investigative roles, Domingo brings a profound understanding of criminal justice and an unwavering commitment to defending the accused.
Before his current role, Domingo served at the State Bar of Texas in the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel, where he conducted complex investigations into attorney complaints, ensuring accountability and integrity within the legal profession. His career in law enforcement began and flourished at the Frisco Police Department, where he retired as a Police Sergeant after 20 years of exemplary service. During his tenure, he led investigative teams, supervised high-profile cases, and was deeply involved in community policing efforts.
Domingo holds a Master of Science in Strategic Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Mountain State University. His academic credentials are complemented by numerous certifications in areas such as Advanced Peace Officer Training, Hostage and Barricade Management, and Effective Leadership.
Fluent in Spanish and equipped with exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, Domingo excels in building relationships and advocating for his clients. His investigative acumen, combined with his ability to remain calm under pressure, enables him to uncover crucial evidence and craft compelling defenses. Dedicated to justice and due process, Domingo Elizondo is a pillar of strength for those he serves, ensuring every client is treated with dignity and their rights fully protected.
Jose Escamilla
Investigator
Jose was born and raised in Abilene. He graduated from Tarleton State University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in 2017. He began his career in the criminal justice field as a correctional officer with the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. From there, Jose transitioned into community corrections as a probation officer. During his time as a probation officer, he quickly recognized the vital role community resources play in re-entry and rehabilitation. Armed with empathy and knowledge of resources in Abilene and surrounding counties, Jose became an advocate for clients navigating the complex process of reintegration.
When not working, Jose enjoys spending time with his wife and son. Together the three of them love to enjoy barbequing, listening to metal/rock music, and cheering for their favorite sports teams the Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars, and Dallas Cowboys.
Mannie Flores
Discovery Technician
Born and raised all throughout central and north Texas. Mannie Flores moved often while living with his mother and grandmother. He graduated high school in 2020, quickly followed by college in 2023 with a bachelors degree in Business Administration with a major in Cybersecurity from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He joined CVPDO in December 2025 as a Discovery Technician. Mannie brings 3 years of experience working in a private law firm as a legal assistant mainly assisting in downloading and managing discovery.
Outside of the office, Mannie spends his time voraciously reading books if not spending time or playing games with friends and family.
Veronica Flores
Legal Assistant
Veronica Flores was born and raised in Abilene, Texas. She spent the past five years working as a legal assistant in private practice, where she provided support with criminal defense and family law matters. Her experience in the legal field has affirmed Veronica’s commitment to advocating for individuals facing difficult legal issues. She is passionate about ensuring equitable access to justice for all. Through her work at the Concho Valley Public Defender’s Office, Veronica knows the value of being a part of a team dedicated to serving underrepresented communities and she does so with empathy and care. Away from the office, Veronica enjoys researching heirloom tomato varieties to add to her garden, baking, and spending time with her family.
JENNIFER FLOWERS
Lead Investigator
Jennifer has been in investigations since 2015 and a licensed private investigator since 2019. She began her investigations career working for private attorneys and then began working with the Hill Country Public Defender’s Office in 2021, where she worked for some of the best criminal defense attorneys in the state and found a love for public defense practices. Jennifer’s passion from the onset was mitigation and she has attended numerous training courses that have given her the knowledge to not only effectively mitigate cases, but she offers her assistance to train new investigators as well. Jennifer has worked on many felony cases over her career and has often testified in trial as well as sentencing hearings when needed. Jennifer recently completed all the steps to become a nationally recognized Certified Criminal Defense Investigator. Jennifer was looking at the possibility of relocating to the Abilene area in 2023 and CVPDO was lucky enough to hire her for our Abilene office, where she has been an invaluable resource.
Pamela Gandy
Assistant Public Defender
Pamela grew up in Laramie, Wyoming. After high school, she made her way to Lubbock, TX where she earned her Bachelor’s degree and then her law degree from Texas Tech University. During her time in law school, she worked as a student-attorney in the Criminal Defense Clinic where she represented indigent clients charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses. For her work in the Criminal Defense Clinic, she received the Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Clifford Brown Award for “excellence in the art and science of criminal defense advocacy.” Outside of work, Pamela enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
CHRISTA GARZA
Legal Assistant
Christa is originally from Friona, Texas. In 2007, she relocated to San Angelo, and shortly kicked off a new career in the legal field where she quickly discovered her passion for criminal law. She worked at the Tom Green County District Clerk’s Office as a Deputy Clerk for the 119th District Court, served as backup clerk for the Court Services Unit, and was a legal assistant for a private attorney. Christa firmly believes in protecting people’s rights and is pleased to work alongside people who are dedicated in seeking justice in our underprivileged communities. Outside of work, Christa enjoys gardening and crafting.
Anna Graves
Assistant Public Defender
Anna was born and raised in Fort Worth, TX. After graduating from Stephen F. Austin State University, she returned home to attend law school at Texas A&M School of Law, graduating in May 2023 with a concentration in criminal law and policy.
Anna’s interest in criminal law began while interning in the Texas Senate. She followed legislation passing through the Senate Criminal Justice Commitee, advised the Senator on policy matters, and ultimately assisted the Senator in passing two pieces of legislation into law.
While Anna’s time in the legislature opened her eyes to a career in criminal law, it is her family’s experience is the “why” behind her work as a public defender. Having an uncle who has been incarcerated for the better part of his teenage and adult life, watching her family navigate the system from the outside made the toll of incarceration on a family deeply personal.
While in law school Anna spent the bulk of her time in the Tarrant County Criminal Courts, interning for the Office of Staff Counsel and Post-Conviction writs, and two of the best criminal defense attorneys in the area. She is beyond grateful from the opportunity to learn from two brilliant minds, that pride themselves on client centered practices.
After work Anna looks forward to going home to her three rescue dogs: Peanut, Waldo, and Hank! In her free time Anna enjoys exploring all that the Big Country has to offer, planning road trips to national parks, and hiking.
Jenna Martin
Assistant Public Defender
Jenna was born and raised in Abilene. She is a graduate of Abilene Christian University and Texas A&M University School of Law, formerly Texas Wesleyan School of Law. Jenna began practicing law in 2010. She is passionate about advocating for the rights and needs of her adult and juvenile clients. In 2023, she joined the Concho Valley Public Defender’s office because she desired to work with a group of talented individuals who shared her passion. Outside of work, Jenna loves to travel, play with her dog, spend time with her wonderful family, and be a mother to her precious son, Clark.
Caitlin Mendoza
Assistant Public Defender
Caitlin was raised in Forney, Texas. When she was 18, she moved to Fort Worth to attend Texas Christian University. She graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Writing. After graduating from TCU, she joined Americorps NCCC for about a year then took a job as the head baker at a pie shop. However, she realized her dream was to be a public defender, so she started law school at the University of Georgia School of Law in 2021.
During law school, she worked with several different public defender’s offices and served as president of the Georgia Law Mental Health Alliance. She continued to work as a baker throughout law school. She graduated with her J.D. in May 2024. She’s been at the Concho Valley Public Defender’s Office since November of 2024. When she’s not at the office, she enjoys reading YA novels, baking cakes, embroidering, hanging out with her cats, and visiting the state park.
Cecilia Morin
Assistant Public Defender
Cecelia is a native Texan, born in San Antonio, and spent most of her life that she remembers in Nacogdoches in East Texas. She graduated as valedictorian of the NHS Class of 2013. She attended Fordham University in New York City and was at their Rose Hill Campus in the Bronx. She earned a BA in History with a minor in Psychology, graduating magna cum laude in 2017. After college, she knew she wanted to return to Texas, so she decided to attend Texas A&M University School of Law in Fort Worth after comparing scholarships and distance from her family for all the schools to which she was accepted. In law school, she focused on criminal law classes as well as participating in the Immigrant Right’s Clinic where she worked on asylum cases. She graduated as a part of the Covid Class of 2020 and as such did not have a graduation ceremony.
Throughout law school, Cecelia thought she would be a prosecutor and all of her internship experience was in prosecuting offices. However, after graduating in the midst of a pandemic, not many offices were hiring. So, she started doing court appointed work and fell in love with criminal defense. She now cannot imagine herself as a prosecutor. She enjoys representing her clients and helping them navigate the criminal justice system. She has a particular interest in Crimmigration, the intersection of immigration law and criminal law.
Cecelia is married to her high school sweetheart, Javier, and they have been together since 2013. They have no children, but do have three cats: Persephone, Nefertari, and Torbjorn. She enjoys reading, singing, yoga, and spending time with her husband.
Shayna Oaks
Assistant Public Defender
Shayna was born in Bryan, Texas, but had been raised in San Angelo practically her whole life. After graduating from Texas Leadership Charter Academy, she attended Angelo State University as a first-generation student where she graduated magna cum laude with a BA in History. Shayna then earned her law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2023 where she was also a competitor on the National Moot Court Team. Her passion for criminal defense grew out of her passion for human rights, particularly for those who are all too often disregarded and underrepresented.
Outside of work, Shayna prefers to spend time with her husband, family, and friends – which is mostly spent playing video games or watching TV shows.
EVAN PIERCE-JONES
Assistant Public Defender
Evan has been a lawyer for over 40 years and has been board certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1998. He began practicing criminal law in Austin, Texas, in 1986, and tried his first jury trial there in 1987. In 1994, Evan accepted a job with the 51st and 119th District Attorney’s Office in San Angelo. He left the district attorneys’ office in 1999 and returned to private practice, serving San Angelo and the surrounding area, where for over 20 years, he represented people from almost every walk of life on charges ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies, including sexual assault, drug distribution, and capital murder. He is a founding director and charter member of the Concho Valley Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, a former board member of MHMR Services for the Concho Valley, and a past director, vice-president, and president of the Tom Green County Bar Association. In 2022, Evan closed his private practice to bring his many years of experience to our team of defense attorneys.
BROOKLEY SCHROEDER
Assistant Public Defender
Brookley grew up in McKinney, Texas. She earned her BA in Communication from Texas A&M University in 2019, then attended Texas Tech University School of Law where she graduated cum laude in May 2022. During that time, she worked at a criminal defense firm in McKinney, at an immigration firm in London, England, and clerked with Honorable Judge Sowder in Lubbock. Her most memorable experience in law school was service those with the greatest need via the Caprock Regional Public Defender Clinic. It was there that she discovered her passion for advocating for those underserved and in need. In her free time, Brookley enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her beloved dog, Penny Lane.
Haley Turn
Legal Assistant
Haley Turn was born and raised in San Angelo and graduated from Central High School in 2015. As a former heroin addict who successfully completed a 6-month court ordered treatment and corrections program, Haley brings to CVPDO a personal view of addiction and rehabilitation and often assists attorneys by telling her story to clients who are facing similar challenges in their life. As the receptionist, Haley effortlessly handles daily tasks of answering phones, greeting visitors, setting appointments and a host of other administrative duties with a smile and a quick comeback that keeps all laughing. When not working, Haley spends most of her time raising Presley Mae who is an almost two year old miniature version of herself.
Jordan White
Assistant Public Defender
Jordan was born and raised in the hills of Beatline, Mississippi. They graduated from Mississippi State with bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education, English. They spent the next 5 years teaching high school in Meridian, Mississippi, where they sought to serve the needs of students and their families. After the 2020 pandemic disrupted the lives of their students in a way that teaching literature could not address, Jordan sought to provide more direct relief to the communities they are a part of. This led them to the University of Texas School of Law, where they worked with the Criminal Defense and Immigration clinics. In those roles, Jordan worked with real clients on their criminal cases and deportation proceedings.
Jordan is honored to have the privilege to serve the community of Tom Green County and does their best to see and center the human in every case. When not practicing law, Jordan reads books, plays guitar, and spends time with their dog and other loved ones.
JOINT PROJECT
Rocky Ramirez
Director of Data & Logistics (Shared Position with Far West Texas Regional Public Defender)
Rocky came to the Concho Valley Public Defender’s Office as a Felony Assistant Public Defender, splitting his time between representing clients and building the technology behind the office’s work. On October 1, 2026, he stepped into a new role: Director of Data & Logistics, a two-year position funded by a Texas Indigent Defense Commission grant and shared by three rural regional public defender programs: the Concho Valley Public Defender’s Office, the Far West Texas Regional Public Defender, and the North Hill Country Public Defender’s Office. Together these programs serve 22 counties and more than 40,000 square miles of West and Central Texas.
In the shared role, Rocky builds the data, reporting, and automation systems that help rural defender offices do more for the people they represent, from appointment intake and caseload reporting to secure, locally run transcription. Concho Valley is the proving ground, where new tools are built and tested before they reach the other two programs. Rocky remains part of the CVPDO team and continues to support the office’s attorneys, investigators, and staff.
Before joining CVPDO, Rocky served as Director of Technology and Professional Development at the Bexar County Managed Assigned Counsel Office in San Antonio and began his career as a panel attorney with the Lubbock Private Defenders Office. He was an inaugural member of the Future Indigent Defense Leaders program and is a frequent CLE presenter on technology, automation, and AI in criminal defense. At home, Rocky is a proud father of two boys who keep him busy in his time away from work.
FOUNDING CHIEF PUBLIC DEFENDER
JOE STEPHENS
Founding Chief Public Defender
Joe was born in Australia and grew up in the Washington, D.C. area. He was an Ingram Scholar at Vanderbilt University where he was President of the Vanderbilt Prison Project. In 2010, he graduated from the University of Texas School of Law with honors. After law school, Joe worked for two chairmen across three legislative sessions in Austin, and spent time in private practice in Baltimore, where he worked on appellate and post-conviction matters. Joe serves on the Board of Directors of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association and sits on the Public Defender and Rural Practice committees. He was also appointed to serve as a Member of the State Bar of Texas Legal Services to the Poor in Criminal Matters Committee, is a mentor in the Future Indigent Defense Leaders of Texas program, and sits on the Oversight Board for a new multi-county public defender office in Victoria, Texas. He is a frequent speaker around Texas on an array of criminal defense matters.
Outside the office, Joe is an amateur potter, a recent recipient of his Master Gardener certification, and an eleven-time Ironman triathlete.