A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Joe Stoppelbein is a seasoned leader whose career spans public health, pastoral ministry, and military service. After earning his Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from the University of South Carolina, Joe served as a Captain in the United States Army, where he gained a deep appreciation for teamwork, service, and mission-centered leadership. After leaving the Army, Joe earned his Master's in Theology and then spent nearly twenty years pastoring in Tucson, Arizona.

In 2023, he and his family relocated to Knoxville, where he now serves as the Division Director of Quality Improvement for the Knox County Health Department. In this role, he leads strategic planning and performance improvement efforts aimed at strengthening services across the community.

Joe and his wife, Heather, live in Mascot, TN and are the proud parents of eight children. He enjoys serving at his local church, spending time outdoors, playing board games, and any opportunity to invest in the wellbeing of his community.

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