As a lifelong resident of Central Illinois, Joe graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from Illinois State University.  Joe started in the industry immediately as a Sales Rep for CDS Office Technologies in their Peoria branch. 

 

He became the Peoria Branch Sales Manager for the next 10 years leading his team to one of Minolta’s top 5 dealer branches in the nation.

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Joe switched to a Major Account sales role at RK Dixon in Peoria for the next 20 years selling Canon and Lanier (Ricoh), until Xerox acquired RK Dixon through Global Imaging Systems in 2012.  Joe excelled in sales and was the only sales representative in RK Dixon’s history to earn the Circle of Excellence trip every single year. Joe was also the inaugural recipient of the Elite Club award.

 

In Joe’s spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Joan and daughter Samantha. He loves to travel, golf and anything outdoors.