Joel attended Bucknell University where he was a 3 year letterman in football and member of Sigma Chi. Upon graduation, Joel was hired by FMC Corporation and moved to Houston, TX. He was promoted to District Sales Manager in San Jose, CA. In 1988, he returned to his native Pittsburgh and began his real estate career. While in Pittsburgh Joel practiced both landlord and tenant representation in the industrial sector, developed a 185,000 SF industrial park and managed the property. Joel achieved his broker license in 2004 and since relocating to Central PA has also obtained broker status in DE, MD, NJ, VA & WV. Joel is married, has one son and two grandsons. He and his wife, Jennifer, enjoy golfing, sailing and fine dining.