“Compton thrives on its vibrant cultural diversity, resilient community spirit, and a rich history that continues to inspire growth and innovation. I grew up here and am raising my family here. I’ve been honored to serve Compton as a School Board President, City Commissioner, and Pastor. Compton propelled me to finish Law School (Loyola Law School), expand as a Business Executive, establish a chain of stores, generate employment opportunities, and create housing. Now I’m running for City Council because I want to strengthen and improve the financial management and leadership that Compton needs to properly serve the public.”

-Joel

“Joel, a Compton native who attended Compton Schools (Martin Luther King Elementary, McNair Elementary, and Davis Middle School), is currently raising his family in Compton. With over 18 years of marriage, he has a 16-year-old son and an 11-year-old daughter. Joel holds a Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School and a BA in Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought from Amherst College (Amherst, MA).

Dedicated to community involvement, Joel served as an elected official on the Board of Trustees of the Compton Unified School District. He spent almost 15 years as the Youth Pastor of Hosanna Apostolic Church in Compton and currently serves as the interim English Service Pastor at Mt. Zion Apostolic Church in South Gate. Joel's contributions extend to roles like Personnel Commissioner for the City of Compton and serving on various Director Boards, including Community Lawyers Inc. (Compton, CA).

Currently, Joel serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of a Capital Firm Group, overseeing the day-to-day operations of a half-billion-dollar portfolio in Southern California. Before this role, he founded several successful companies, contributing to job creation in various communities, including Compton. Joel was the CEO/founder of an award-winning Latino and Urban marketing agency, providing expert marketing and public relations services to retail and manufacturing footwear clients. He expanded his ventures to include a Litho company offering quality printing services and founded a successful chain of fandom stores. Previously, Joel held the position of Director of Marketing and Public Affairs at Warehouse Shoe Sale (WSS), where he managed the launch of more than 24 new stores and led promotional initiatives.

Joel believes that effective action stems from listening, unifying people, and hard work. There are no shortcuts. As your District 4 City Councilman, Joel is committed to investing the necessary time and energy to drive meaningful progress and responsively answer the calls for change in our district. 

Your vote would be a tremendous honor as we work together to elevate Compton”