Justin serves as the Deputy Health Director and Chief of Epidemiology and Preparedness at the Douglas County Health Department in Omaha, Nebraska. As Deputy Director and Chief, he oversees critical areas, including infectious disease epidemiology, emergency response, health data, lead prevention, and the office of administration and finance. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Northwest Missouri State University in 2003. He furthered his education by completing a Master of Public Health in Administration from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health 2011. 

Justin's expertise in public health is nationally recognized, as evidenced by his Certified in Public Health (CPH) credential awarded by the National Board of Public Health Examiners. He is also a distinguished member of the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health. Moreover, Justin has made substantial contributions beyond his supervisory role. He has served as a content expert for the National Board of Public Health Examiners, providing valuable insights for the national certification exam through job task analyses. Additionally, he actively engages as a site visitor for the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). He is pursuing his Doctorate in Public Health with a concentration in Emergency Preparedness at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Justin's professional reputation has recently led to an invitation to join the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network with the World Health Organization, further solidifying his influence on the global stage. With a remarkable career spanning over 20 years in public health practice, Justin has cultivated expertise in epidemiology, specializing in infectious disease control, emerging infectious diseases, and emergency response.