Originally from Appleton, Wisconsin, Josh is currently based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin after earning a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. 

Josh was a marching member of Colts Drum and Bugle Corps of Dubuque, Iowa from 2011 to 2013. He gained early recognition and was awarded “Outstanding First Year Member” for the hornline while marching trumpet. Switching to euphonium in 2012, Josh received an honorable mention for “Outstanding Section Member” in the hornline. He aged out with the Iowa corps on trumpet the next season. 

Josh’s teaching experience in Drum Corps International began at Colts Drum and Bugle Corps in 2014. He then proudly served four years of active duty with the 101st Airborne Division. In 2019, Josh joined the team at Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps of Allentown, Pennsylvania. The following year, Josh was part of the instructional team at Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps of Atlanta, Georgia before COVID protocols cancelled the 2020 season. 

Josh is honored to be a part of the team at Crossmen and is excited to again share his passion for excellence with world class students.