Hospital manager since 1978, Joe Reno attended Kean College of NJ and graduated with a B.A. Degree in Biology.

A breeder and long time owner of collies, Joe is licensed by the American Kennel Club to judge collies, Shetland sheepdogs, bearded collies and Pembroke Welsh corgis. He is a longstanding member of the Collie Club of America and served as a board member for 20 years. He is also a member of the Hunterdon Hills Collie Club and a member of the board of directors for the Somerset Hills Kennel Club.

During his leisure time, Joe likes to garden, travel and show his dogs.