Joe Freeman has more than 17 years of business experience in accounting, operations, consulting, and marketing. He is a successful entrepreneur and has held leadership positions with several national accounting firms where he gained extensive experience in operational processes and efficiencies. Freeman is also a graduate of the FastTrac Entrepreneur program, and founder of the featured "Start Up Company" in the 2001 Kaufmann Annual Report. At Pioneer Services, Freeman is responsible for all lending and retail operations, as well as strategic planning. In his position, he manages a diverse group of more than 200 associates in various departments and geographic locations. During his tenure with Pioneer Services, Freeman has led a number of key departments and initiatives, including internet marketing, new business development, government affairs, corporate marketing, strategy and innovation, collections, lending, and retail operations. He previously served as both Chief Lending Officer and Chief Strategy Officer. In addition, Freeman is the author of several published articles on management and financial matters, and an Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Teaching Fellow at the Bloch School of Business.

Community Involvement

• Board of Trustees, The National World War I Museum
• Chairman, Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Council
• Member Alumni Board, University of Missouri-Kansas City
• Member Advisory Board, Dean's Bloch School
• Board of Trustees, University of Missouri-Kansas City Bloch School Blue Ribbon Committee
• Former chairman, International Entrepreneur of the Year Dinner
• Board mentor, Athena Powerlink Business Advisory Board
• Member, Business Executives for National Security
• Member, Association of the United States Army
• Member, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Armed Services Committee
• Member, Kansas Women's Business Center Board
• Member, Angel Flight Central

Recognition

• Named one of the region’s top "Rainmakers" in business, Ingram's magazine, 2009
• Recipient of 40 Under 40 Power Elite Award, Ingram's magazine, 2006

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Accounting, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Henry W. Bloch School of Business and Public Administration
• Graduate, FBI Citizen's Academy
• Graduate, FastTrac Entrepreneur Program