Joel was raised in Ventura, California. He and his family moved to Charles Town in the spring of 2020 to serve as Pastor at the Bridge Community Church in Ranson. He joined the Charles Town Race Track Community as the Chaplain in April of 2023. One of the things they love about West Virginia is its deep historical roots. Joel’s love language is anything that involves sports; golf, running, basketball and even lawn sports. In fact, Joel is also the Director of Instruction at Locust Hill Golf Course. He enjoys sushi and peach cobbler (just not together). Finally in his spare time, you may ask when that is, he can be found going on local adventures with his family.