Joe Karnes

Joe Karnes is an experienced professional in sales engineering, business development, and digital marketing, currently serving as Head of Sales Engineering at Upstart since March 2022. Previously, Joe held key positions such as Director of Sales at CreditIQ and General Manager at Greensboro Auto Center. With a background as Director of Business Development at Cox Automotive Inc. and Senior Regional Sales Director at Dealer.com, Joe specializes in managing sales, new business development, and account management, focusing on the automotive industry. Joe also has a diverse history including roles as a Personal Fitness Trainer and Web Designer, and a strong educational foundation in Computer Science and Web Design/Development from Essex Technical Center and Champlain College, respectively.