Joe is originally from Longview, Texas and graduated college from Oklahoma Baptist University where he was a member of the OBU Track team and majored in English and Journalism. Joe moved out here to Richmond in 2006 to attend Seminary at the Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond and is pursing a Masters of Divinity.

Joe is an avid comic book collector, enjoys playing video games especially WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2007. He spends his time reading and writing, wrestling, visiting Toys R Us, and relaxing with his wife, Lacy.

Just some of Joe's favorites:

Music: Bon Jovi, Shinedown, Live, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Presley, John Mellencamp and Pearl Jam.

Movies: Transformers the Movie (1986 cartoon) and the new one. The Matrix Trilogies, V for Vendetta, 300, The Alamo, Hardball, Casablanca, Bobby, and Be Cool.

Favorite Cartoons: GI Joe, Classic Transformers, Thundercats, Johnny Bravo, X-Men, Justice League and Justice League Unlimited. He-Man and the Masters of the Univerise.

Books: Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and the Last Battle. The Bridge of San Luis Rey, Great Gatsby, God and the World, Dangerous Wonder.

Influences: Mike Yaconilli, Tim Youmans, Steve Prefontaine, Bruce Springsteen, Terance Fretheim and Eddie Vedder.