Joe Horn has found his second home on the gridiron. Born Jan. 31, 1970, in Bremerton, Joe played soccer at Central Kitsap High School. He joined the Marines after graduating in 1988, and played and officiated football during his time in the service. While his primary occupation is commercial roofing manager, he spends much of his time officiating football at various levels.

Joe began officiating high school football in 2001, and he has officiated five state tournaments (2006, 2008, 2010, 2017, and 2018), including refereeing the 2018 4A state final. He has also officiated the state flag football championships twice.

A former board member and past president of the Western Washington Football Officials Association, Joe officiates junior college football, small college football, and the Women's Football League. He also worked as a referee for the NFL's Player Development League. He received the 2011 WOA Meritorious Service Award and is a veteran liaison to officiating as part of the new outreach program Battlefield to Ballfield.

Beyond his officiating, Joe has been involved in local sports as a coach. He coached youth basketball at St. Patrick's from 2007-12, youth baseball in Tacoma from 2009-11, and flag football in Tacoma in 2010.