Joe has more than 28 years of public accounting experience since joining the firm in 1996. His background includes serving a variety of clients—both public and private—from a diverse group of industries, including technology, construction, manufacturing, retail and natural resources.
Joe assists clients with financial reporting and operational matters and is responsible for the overall management and supervision of audit engagements. Such responsibilities require significant planning and administrative skills and extensive knowledge of financial reporting requirements, key technical issues and understanding the operating concerns of the entities served. Joe regularly attends local and national conferences for various industries, and he has significant involvement in the firm’s industry groups.
Member—American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants
Member—Business School Advisory Board, Waynesburg University
Member—Schneider Downs Construction Services Industry Group
Past Board Member—Master Builders Association Young Contractors and YouthWorks, Inc.
Do you have a hobby or personal passion?
Golf and baseball
What was the best advice you’ve ever received?
Paraphrasing the Andrew Carnegie line, “Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishment toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.
Who was your role model?
My Dad
What was your childhood dream?
I always wanted to play centerfield for the Pirates
People would be surprised to know that I…….
….was in the emergency room at least once a year until I reached my mid-twenties
What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?
I will spend my entire career working for just one company – Schneider Downs.
What was your first job?
Working on a farm
Do you have a “motto?”
Greatness courts failure. If you want to be average, you probably will be.
Do you have advice for young professionals?
Work with passion, energy and a desire to improve every day.
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Big Problem: Governance, Risk and Compliance in a Diocesan Environment
Big Thinking: Schneider Downs built a scalable, risk-based audit program that strengthened stewardship, enhanced governance, and improved parish oversight.
