
This Is Joe Walton
Why did Joe seek elected office?
- Because I am a professional who works hard, has a home on a couple of acres and believes District One and Powhatan County need 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 in an open and fair manner to affect the 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
- Resident of Powhatan since 2003
- Daughters - Magnolia Delaney Walton and Maya Linda Walton
- Eagle Scout 1989, Boy Scouts of America
- Graduate 1993, Meadowbrook High School
- Adjunct Instructor for Info Tech 2000-2003, Community College Workforce Alliance
- 2008 Recipient, Style Weekly - Top 40 Under 40
- 2008 Alumnus, Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership Political Leaders Program
- IT support for community non-profits 2005-present (Hist. Soc., Civil War Rtbl, Scenic Byways)
- Graduate 2009, BS, Major - Science, Minor - Physics, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Graduate 2015, Master of Public Admin., L. Douglas Wilder School of Gov and Public Affairs
- Student 2015-present, PPAD (PhD) L. Douglas Wilder School of Gov and Public Affairs
- Owner/Founder - Technology and Business Consulting 1999-present, Kappa Networks, Inc.
- Member - Powhatan County Board of Supervisors 2008-2011, Powhatan County -
District One (Chairman 2011, Vice Chairman 2010) - Civic Involvement:
- Member, 2014-present, VP 2014-present 5th Wall Theatre Board of Directors
- Past Involvement:
- Firehouse Theatre Project Board of Directors 2005-2012 Member, VP 2007-2008
- Richmond Regional Planning District Commission (RRPDC) 2008-2011 Member
- Richmond Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (RAMPO) 2008-2011 Member
- Huguenot Trail Advisory Committee and Historical Subcomm. 2008-2011 Member
- Powhatan County Transportation Study Group 2008-2011 Member
- Powhatan County Community Action Agency Advisory Board 2008-2011 Member
- Capital Region Workforce Partnership CLEO 2008-2011 Member, Chairman 2011
- NAACP - Virginia State Conference - Powhatan Branch 2008-2011 Member
- Powhatan County Broadband Study Group 2009-2011 Member
- Smart Beginnings Leadership Council 2009-2011 Member
- Capital Region Collaborative 2009-2011 Member
- VACo Telecommunications and Utilities Steering Committee 2010-2011 Member
- Capital Region Land Conservancy - Powhatan Advisory Council 2009-2011 Member
- Virginia Coalition of High Growth Communities 2008-2011 Member
- VACo Chairpersons' Institute 2011 Attendee
- Central Virginia Health Planning Agency Board of Directors 2008-2010 Member
- RRPDC Transportation Study Group 2008-2009 Member
- Powhatan County Chamber of Commerce 2007-2009 Board of Directors (3-year Term)
- Capital Region Workforce Partnership Strategic Plan Committee 2009 Member
- Powhatan County Economic Action Council (Strategic Plan) 2009 Member
- VACo Supervisor Conference and New Supervisor Training 2008 Attendee
- US 60 Overlay Citizen Work Group for Comp Plan Review 2006-2007 Member
- Virginia Redistricting Coalition 2007 Advisory Board Member
- Powhatan Tomorrow 2005-2007 Co-Chair/Board Member
- Powhatan Leadership Institute Planning Committee 2007 Member
- Powhatan Citizens Planning Academy 2006 Alumnus
- Powhatan Leadership Institute 2006 Alumnus
- Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership Candidate Training Program 2006 Alumnus
- Creative Change Center (YRichmond) 2005-2008 Board of Directors & Treasurer