Acting in roles of leadership with larger companies and, my venture into self-employment over the last 16 years, has provided me the opportunity to understand leadership and the nuances that comes with it from multiple perspectives. I believe, with fresh ideas and an open mindset, we can tackle many of the issues including effectively engaging residents inside the region while building a solid foundation for the Colonial Region to operate for years to come.

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I was born and raised throughout Claymont while graduating from Holy Rosary School and then Brandywine High School. Attended college as a two-sport athlete (football/baseball) at Salisbury State University before changing my life plans and coming back home to the workforce. I went on to be a high school football/baseball coach and was part of the team that built the sports programs at Delaware Military Academy. I spent close to 15 years rescuing and fostering dogs. I have always been a student of history and economics which led to my interest in politics at an early age. I ventured into self-employment 16 years ago and currently operate a company that provides management services to the golf and sports turf industries.

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• Resides in Delaware to be close to her son and his family.

• Graduated Trinity Southern University

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

• Graduated International Import-Export Institute

  • U.S. Import-Export Officer and Empowered Official

• Active Republican since 1980

• Retired Regional Trade Compliance Manager for a National Defense Contractor

• Current interests include:

  • spending time with her grandchildren

  • gardening

  • cooking

  • actively participating in the Republican Party.

Joan joined the Colonial Region Republicans several years ago.  She has been active in the group volunteering at events, making calls, supporting candidates, working on campaigns, and staying connected with fellow members. She has helped grow the membership, implemented procedures for scheduling meetings and maintaining minutes, put together orientation packets for new members, works with DE Republican candidates running for offices in 2024, works with the Chair to keep our voices heard.

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Professional Employment:

Metro Payment Technologies, Chief Operations Officer

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Joan has been with Metro for over 20 years.  She has helped to build the company nationally.  She oversees all the operations of the company including sales, service, marketing, technology, etc.  She help the company develop their own POS and CRM systems and took them to market.  She has her Bachelors Degree in Accounting and Computer Science.

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She enjoys spending time with her family and friends including her 3 furbabies.