Joel serves as the Manager of the Property and Casualty Insurance Division. His career in insurance began in 1985 at Old Dominion Insurance Agency, Inc, where he worked as an agent for Property & Casualty and Life and Health insurance. By 1987, he advanced to part-owner of the agency, taking on management responsibilities along with his roles in producing and servicing insurance for clients. He obtained the Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI) designation in 1994 and the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation in 2008. Joel is also a founding member of the Blue Ridge Astronomers and has active roles in various organizations, including the Greater Augusta Chamber of Commerce and the Augusta Homebuilders Association. He is also a board member of the Professional Insurance Agents Association of VA/DC.