Joseph Gordon

Background

About Joseph Gordon

Dr. Gordon received his Doctor of Law and Policy from Northeastern University 2020, a master’s degree in Emergency Management from Massachusetts Maritime Academy 2013, a master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Bridgewater State University 2012, a master’s degree in Security Management from American Military University 2008, and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Bridgewater State University 2003. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Bridgewater State University 1994. Dr. Gordon is a retired U.S. Navy Reserve Senior Chief who did a combined 26 years of service between active duty and reserves. His assignments included more than three years onboard the destroyer USS Stump DD-978, and tours in Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, and two separate year long tours in Afghanistan in high visibility Senior Enlisted Leadership positions. He has served on his town’s Youth Baseball Board of Directors, Board of Health, School Committee, Finance Committee, Veterans Memorial Trustees Committee, Charter Review Committee, and as the co-coordinator of the town’s food pantry. He is currently the Chairman of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s Emergency Management Advisory Council for undergraduate studies, and the President of the Board of Directors of Cape Cod & Islands Consumer Assistance Council. He has 18 years of work experience as a Massachusetts state employee in law enforcement and emergency management with the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office where he serves as the Emergency Management Director.