Since moving back to Oregon in 2018, Joe has been an active performer and educator in the greater Portland area. He is currently the Athletic Band Director at Linfield University, teaches low brass at Pacific University, and maintains a private teaching studio. Joe is the Principal Tubist with the Portland Opera and has performed with the orchestras in the Pacific Northwest including Oregon Bach Festival, Eugene Symphony, Vancouver Symphony (WA), Orchestra Nova Northwest (formerly Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra), Yakima Symphony, Oregon Coast Music Festival, Oregon Ballet Theater, and Oregon Symphony. He is also an Associate Artist with the Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass, and has performed with RMPBB across the United States.

Joe earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Tuba Performance from the University of Oregon, his Master of Music degree in Tuba Performance from Bowling Green State University, and a Professional Diploma in Orchestral Studies from Roosevelt University. While in Chicago, he was an Associate Member with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Joe has performed with orchestras in the Midwest including the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Toledo Symphony, Elgin Symphony, and Chicago Symphony.