About

A family man, Joe and his wife Anne have been married for 32 years and have a home in Clay Township. They raised their four children in our community, and each was born in St. Joseph Hospital, Mishawaka.

Joe is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame where he earned Law and MBA degrees. Active in our community, Joe now serves on the board of directors of REAL Services, on the Advisory Board of Indiana University South Bend, and on the Executive Committee of the LaSalle Council Boy Scouts of America.

He has been an adjunct professor at Indiana University South Bend, and has lectured at continuing legal education seminars sponsored by state and local bar associations. He is a member of the Indiana and St. Joseph County Bar Associations. He is a member of the Thorne Grodnik LLP law firm, which has offices in Mishawaka and Elkhart.

In the Indiana Senate, Joe has served on numerous committees and authored many pieces of legislation which have become law. He currently serves as Chairman of Indiana's Probate Code Study Commission. He has participated in national organizations, including the National Conference of State Legislators and the Council of State Governments.