Josh has spent the duration of his professional career in animal welfare, starting as an Animal Control Officer in 2007 for the City of Lafayette Police Department. After 6 years as an ACO, Josh was appointed the Chief Animal Control Officer. Josh spent over a decade as head of the department and was instrumental in pushing for professional development, fighting for change regarding local and state law, adding safety equipment to his officers, implementing policy and procedures, and advocating for the Animal Control profession. With over 17 years of animal welfare experience, he accepted the position of Executive Director in January of 2024.