Born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina; Joe is the youngest of 4 children. His dad moved the family to Portsmouth, Virginia when Joe was 12. Joe attended Manor High School where he got his start in the performing arts. He loved singing in the mixed chorus and for the Manor Singers. He loved acting and has performed in several musicals and plays. Joe went on to attend Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina and then transferred to Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.Since college, he has continued to be active in his community doing church plays and musicals. He has performed back-up vocals for several Christian artists. He married in 1992 and has one child.Joe continues to perform in front of the camera doing film and television. He also sings in his church choir as well as does solo work.