Joseph first became interested in anesthesia while serving his country in Afghanistan. After serving 5 years on active duty he decided to seek out a degree in anesthesia, attending the University of Missouri for his BSN and the University of Kansas Medical School, graduating in 2017 with a Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice. Joseph is experienced in a wide range of anesthesia techniques and specialties, gained while working in diverse clinical environments and as an Officer in the United States Army Reserves for over 20 years. He currently lives in Overland Park, KS with his wife, 4 children, and 2 dogs. He is a devoted family man and spends the majority of his free time adventuring with his kids, taking them camping, hiking, kayaking, and exploring all things outdoors.