Kevin Joyce (politician)
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Kevin Joyce | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 35th district | |
| In office 2003–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Maggie Crotty[1] |
| Succeeded by | John O'Sullivan |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Krista |
| Coaching career | |
| Playing career | |
| 1989–1992 | John Carroll |
| Position | Defensive tackle |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2001–2004 | Saint Xavier (def. line) |
| 2012 | Ave Maria |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 2012 | Ave Maria |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 1–7 |
Kevin Carey Joyce is a former Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives who represented the 35th District from 2003 until 2010.
Joyce was born in Chicago, Illinois.[2] His father, Jeremiah E. Joyce, also served in the Illinois General Assembly.[3] Joyce graduated from Marist High School (Chicago, Illinois) in 1989 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from John Carroll University in 1993.[4][5] He played for the John Carroll Blue Streaks football team and wrestled. Prior to being elected to the Illinois House of Representatives, Joyce worked for Waste Management.[4] From 2001 to 2004, he was an assistant football coach at Saint Xavier University.[5]
Illinois House of Representatives
Joyce was first elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2002.[4] He resigned in 2010 to accept a fundraising position with Ave Maria University, a private Roman Catholic university near Naples, Florida. He was succeeded in the Illinois House of Representatives by John O'Sullivan, the Democratic Committeeman from Worth Township.[6]
Post-legislative career
In 2012, he became Ave Maria's athletics director and head football coach.[7] Later that year, he was named vice president for institutional advancement.[8] He remained with the university until 2016, when he left for a position with Catholic Extension.[9]
Personal life
Joyce is the father of Michael Joyce, lead singer of the Florida country music band Back Country Boys.[10]
