Joe manages roadway asset maintenance programs encompassing conventional, movable, and complex bridge structures. His previous leadership roles with the Florida Department of Transportation include District Structures and Facilities Engineer and Turnpike Maintenance Engineer. He also served as Director of Operations for an asset maintenance firm specializing in movable bridges.

Throughout his career, José has led the administration of safe, efficient, and cost-effective infrastructure preservation programs. His expertise includes emergency management planning, hurricane evacuation, pre- and post-storm response, incident damage assessment, and recovery implementation. He has responded to and managed more than 10 FDOT-declared emergencies involving catastrophic infrastructure incidents.

As a licensed professional engineer, José holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Florida International University.