Joe is a graduate of Auburn University with a B.S. degree in Agricultural Administration with electives in Forestry and Animal Science. He is a treasure forest land owner and co-trustee of A.A.Nettles Properties Ltd. with an extensive background in timber, land, and game lease management. He was an owner and manager of Peterman Agricultural Company, a forest and industrial equipment dealership, for many years. Joe was associated with OMNI Agency in Monroeville prior to his affiliation with The Great Southern Land Co.,Inc. He was the G.S.L. top producer 1998. Joe lives in Monroeville.