Joe Cullis

Joe Cullis, MBA, has a diverse work experience spanning different industries. Joe began their career as a Sales Specialist at Circuit City from 2002 to 2004. Joe then joined Dutch Bros Coffee, where they excelled as a Manager, leading the team to exceed sales goals and achieve top national ranking from 2004 to 2009.

In 2009, Joe transitioned to the healthcare industry, working as the Director of Admissions at EmpRes Operated by Evergreen. There, they learned information management, business communication, and implemented cost-saving initiatives.

Joe joined JPMorgan Chase in 2010 as a Private Client Mortgage Banker, specializing in mortgage lending for affluent clients. Joe consistently achieved high sales production, established new markets, and built strong client relationships until 2014.

Joe briefly worked as a Mortgage Loan Originator at MegaStar Financial Corp. in 2014 before joining Far Northern Regional Developmental Disabilities Center in 2022 as the Vice Chairman of the Board.

Currently, Joe is working at Tri Counties Bank, where they started in 2015 as a VP, Branch Manager. Joe successfully led the branch's growth and implemented a distributed call center initiative. In 2021, Joe transitioned into the role of VP, Customer Support Solutions Manager, overseeing customer support services. In 2023, they were promoted to VP, Regional Manager - Community Banking, responsible for sales, operations, team development, and community representation across Northern California.

Joe Cullis, MBA, earned their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of the People, specializing in Business Administration and Management. Joe completed this program from 2020 to 2023. Prior to their MBA, Joe obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Speech Communication and Rhetoric from California State University, Chico, where they studied from 2004 to 2008. In addition to their formal education, Joe has obtained several certifications, including Mortgage Loan Originator from the California Department of Business Oversight in 2014, Series 6/63 from FINRA in 2011, and Notary Public from the California Secretary of State in 2019.