Joseph Meko began his career as a Correctional Officer at the Federal Correctional Institution in Petersburg, Va. He worked his way up through the ranks, working as a Unit Manager, Executive Assistant to the Warden, and Associate Warden at prisons in California, West Virginia, Alabama, Maryland, North Carolina and Kentucky. He has also served as an adjunct professor at Ashland Community College where he taught Corrections and Criminal Justice classes.
A resident of Russell, Ky. and a 32 year veteran in Corrections, Meko received his master's degree from the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, and his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Gannon University in Erie, Pa. He is an active member of the American Correctional Association, the Knights of Columbus, the Tri-State Law Enforcement Council, the Southern States Correctional Association, the North American Association of Wardens and Superintendents, and participates on the board of directors at Sarah’s Place in Sandy Hook KY. He is also a former member of Kentucky U.S. Attorney’s Anti-Terrorist Task Force and a member of the United States Penitentiary, Big Sandy Community Relations Board.
Mr. Meko spends his time away from work enjoying activities such as fishing, boating and hunting. He also enjoys sports such as soccer and football.