This Is Joe Walton
Why did Joe seek elected office?
- Because I am a self-employed Information Technology professional who works hard, has a home on a couple of acres and believes District One and Powhatan County needs a representative who offers that perspective
- Having a diverse Board of Supervisors that represents all types of Powhatan constituents is the best way to ensure progress and secure Powhatan's future
- Powhatan needs people willing to work together to affect the change and progress needed to secure Powhatan County's future as a highly regarded Central Virginia community.
- I will be an effective leader by making every
vote count towards the betterment of our county.
How have I prepared to effectively work for Powhatan?
- Becoming involved in local organizations that contribute positively
to the county and the community
- Attending programs and researching to absorb information that makes
me better prepared to make informed decisions
- Participating in public meetings to be familiar with the process and issues - past and present
- Listening to everyone
My Background
- Biographical Information:
- Born and Raised in Chesterfield County
- Lived in Powhatan since 2003
- Married to Debbie Ann Reyes
- Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout
- Meadowbrook High School, Graduate
- Virginia Commonwealth University, part-time enrollment, completing BS
- Adjunct Instructor, IT Engr., John Tyler Comm. College Workforce Dev., 2000-2003
- Owner/Founder, Kappa Networks - IT Consulting and Engineering, 1999-present
- Supervisor, Powhatan County - District One, 2008-present
- Civic Involvement:
- Member, Republican Party of Virginia
- Member, Republican National Committee
- Member, Board of Directors and Vice President Firehouse Theatre Project
- Member, Board of Directors and Treasurer Creative Change Center
- Member, Board of Directors Powhatan Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Richmond Regional Planning District Commission (RRPDC)
- Member, Richmond Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (RAMPO)
- Member, RRPDC Transportation Study Group
- Member, Huguenot Trail Advisory Committee and Historical Subcomm.
- Member, Powhatan Transportation Study Group
- Member, Advisory Board Virginia Redistricting Coalition
- Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership Political Leaders Program 2008
- Sustaining Member, Performing Arts Foundation of Powhatan
- IT support for community non-profits (Hist. Soc., Civil War Roundtable, Scenic Byways)
- Past Involvement:
- Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership Candidate Training Program 2006
- Powhatan Leadership Institute 2006 Alumni
- Powhatan Citizens Planning Academy 2006 Alumni
- Powhatan Tomorrow - Former Co-Chair/Board Member
- Powhatan Leadership Institute 2007 Planning Committee
- US 60 Overlay for Comp Plan Review, Member - Citizen Work Group
