County Clerk

Joe Giralo

Joseph Giralo is a lifelong resident of Hammonton, NJ.  Joe is a product of public education. having attended Hammonton public schools, Atlantic Cape Community College and Stockton University graduating with a degree in history.  Joe has been married to his wife Gina for 24 years and has two college aged daughters. Joe’s daughters, Gianna and Gemma, both attend college and are seeking careers in the medical field.

Joe is currently employed at the Atlantic County Improvement Authority where he supports federally funded housing programs that support low income residents of Atlantic County.   Joe’s been active in public service since the age of 18 when he was appointed to the Hammonton planning board.  Today, Joe is a 5 year member of Hammonton Town Council.  Prior to that Joe served on the Hammonton Board of Education for 15 years. During his time at the Hammonton Board of Education Joe led a complete turnaround in the district which was in financial deficit shortly after he arrived.  When Joe left the Hammonton Board of Education 15 years later the Hammonton students benefited from a record budget surplus and world class facilities.

Joe is also an active member of the Hammonton community. Joe was a founding member of the Crusin’ Classics Car Club where he is a past president. Joe is also a member of the Knights of Columbus in Hammonton along with the Hammonton Lions Club.  Joe is currently a trustee for the Saint Mary of Mount Carmel Parish where he received an appointment to that post from Bishop Dennis Sullivan.