Joseph is currently the Interim Director of Broadband Development. Prior to this role, he was the Deputy Director of Broadband Development since January 2023. He brings a diverse background in politics, public service, and technology, and he graduated from the University of Kansas with a double major in Political Science and Psychology. He served as Chief of Staff for Kansas House Minority Leader Tom Sawyer before joining the Broadband Development team. With a history in the Kansas Legislature, including as Legislative Director and Operations Director, Joseph also contributed to troubleshooting the Affordable Care Act website at General Dynamics’ IT department during the Obama Administration and working for the University of Kansas’ IT department on their then-course management system, Blackboard. Beyond his professional pursuits, he serves on the Douglas County Community Corrections Advisory Board and the City of Lawrence Human Relations Commission. Joseph is a NextGen Under 30 Honoree, awarded by NextGen Under 30 Kansas recognizing his impact on the state of Kansas and the communities he serves, given his tenure as a public servant. In his leisure time, Joseph enjoys following NCAA Men’s Basketball, coding, keeping abreast of auto and tech innovations, and spending quality moments with his Akita, Emi.

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