As a civilian, Joe put the skills he learned in the Navy to use working at NAS Miramar in San Diego and was assigned to a reserve squadron of F-14's supporting the Top Gun program. He also worked at Flight International where previously owned civilian Learjets were used for military training and Director of Maintenance for Critical Air, an air ambulance company, which operated in and outside the US. Joe has been working for Gulfstream Aerospace for 22 years, and is now the Vice-President of Operations.

Joe is blessed by his wife Keri, his son and two daughters, his stepson, and his four wonderful grandchildren ranging from 6 months to 11 years! He loves being outdoors boating, fishing, diving, and hiking. Joe suffers from polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a genetic disorder that unfortunately runs in his family. His father received a kidney transplant 17 years ago and his children have also tested positive. By taking care of his health with a strict diet, Joe has been able to stay off dialysis even though his numbers say otherwise. He desires to never have to rely on it by receiving a preemptive kidney transplant. Joe’s wife and children have been ruled out as potential donors due to health reasons. Will you help him stay off dialysis and live a long and active life by sharing his story or consider becoming a kidney donor yourself?