Personal

Joseph (JP) was born and raised in Moss Bluff, Louisiana. He is married to the former Amanda Ahlgrim, an Executive Administrative Assistant at the Center for Orthopedics. They have three daughters: Kylee, Cadence, and Lyla. JP enjoys reading, playing drums in various bands across Southwest Louisiana, participating at CrossFit Lake Charles, and volunteering with his daughters’ youth sports and dance activities.

 Education:

• High School: Sam Houston High School (2001)
• College: Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications from McNeese State University (2005)

Activities and Honors:

• Graduate of Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Eagle Academy
• Graduate of the Chamber SWLA & Economic Development Alliance Leadership Southwest Louisiana
• Member of SWLA Public Relations Officers (SWLA PROs)
• Member of City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)
• Member of National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
• Completed LA GOHSEP Public Information Officer – UL Lafayette Certificate

Police Jury Employment:

• Contract videographer/editor in 2002
• C-GOV Production Engineer in 2005
• C-GOV Production Specialist in 2012
• Communications & Media Program Coordinator in 2012
• Communications & Media Manager in 2019
• Communications & Media Assistant Director in 2024
• Communications & Media Director in 2025