Joseph Greathouse

Experienced academic leader and construction educator with a proven record of building strong programs and practical learning models at Kirkwood Community College. Skilled in curriculum design, faculty support, and industry collaboration across technical education sectors. Committed to student success, operational clarity, and strategies that strengthen both instruction and workforce relevance.

• Certified Passive House Consultant-Passivhaus International, 2016
• Certified Green Professional, National Association of Home Builders, 2015
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Associate, 2009

• State Board of Directors, Iowa Home Builders Association, Provide leadership on workforce and policy strategies for the homebuilding industry statewide.
• Postsecondary Committee Chair, NAHB Student Chapters, Guide national efforts to grow and support student participation in the homebuilding industry.
• Board Member, Vocational Training Council – Greater Iowa City HBA, Support training access and career awareness initiatives in Eastern Iowa trades education.
• Board Member, Cedar Rapids Home and Building Association, Advocated for education-industry partnerships and led technical advisory efforts.
• Board & Founding Member, Building Enclosure Council – Iowa, Promoted building science collaboration between design, construction, and academic professionals.
• Board Member, ACE Sector Board, Advised on regional policy and programming to support Architecture, Construction, and Engineering career pathways.
• Board Member, USGBC – Iowa Market Leadership Advisory Board, Supported sustainable construction education and professional development efforts across Iowa.

• President, Greathouse Properties LLC, 2008-present, Oversee development, leasing, and capital planning for a portfolio of residential properties with a focus on long-term value growth.
• President, QuadHawk Inc, 2008-2018, Led a four-member real estate investment team, growing a $3.4M portfolio through acquisitions and property management.
• President, Corridor Craftsmen LLC, 1999-2016, Managed residential and small commercial construction projects., Oversaw project planning, subcontractor coordination, and client relationships.
• Carpenter, Ferrel Construction, 1993-1995, Worked on framing, siding, and finish carpentry for residential builds and remodels.

• NSF-ATE, Co-Investigator, “Enhancing Design and Construction Technology Education Through the Context of Mass Timber”, 2022-20251
• National Housing Endowment, HELP Grant recipient, Construction Management, Kirkwood Community College, 2019
• Iowa Energy Center, Co-Investigator, “Building Materials for Energy Efficiency: Adaptable Education Modules”, Development of educational modules to teach essential functions of the building envelope, energy performance of buildings, and the role of the building envelope within the overall performance., 2017-2019
• Iowa Energy Center, Co-Investigator, “Phase Change Materials for Thermal Energy Storage”, Design, build, and evaluation of the performance of phase change materials (PCM) embedded within a small-scale building section., 2017- 2019
• Iowa State University, Program Facilitator, BECx, “Train the trainer; Building Enclosure Commissioning Process”, Providing Building Envelope Commissioning training to industry and education professionals within the areas of architecture, construction, and engineering., 2016
• NSF SEP, Iowa Sustainability Village, Principal Investigator, “Iowa Sustainability Village”, While not yet funded, the program evolves at a smaller scale to involve the human intents of sustainability., 2011
• NSF EPSCoR, Energy Utilization Research, Education and Engagement, “Harnessing Energy Flows in the Biosphere to Build Sustainable Energy Systems”, In collaborative efforts with the PI’s through broader impact activities, we work to grow STEM-field education, research, and economic activity., 2011-2016
• Global Studies, Study Abroad Facilitator, Kirkwood Community College, Facilitates international student learning within the field of sustainable construction science. Specific focus on Passivhaus standards for design and construction., Berufsförderungswerk Baden-Württemberg in Stuttgart Germany, SDE College in Odense, Denmark, 2011- present
• Global Education Network, Faculty Leader, Kirkwood Community College, Lead efforts in coordination of project management activities with global partners., Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, Alberta, Canada (2010), Box Hill Institute, Melbourne, Australia (2014), Institute of Technical Education, Ang Mo Kio, Singapore (2015)
• Joint Apprenticeship Training Council, Cedar Rapids Building Trades Organization, Served as education liaison to enhance educational programming efforts for high school, undergrad, and veteran students., 2004-2010
• SkillsUSA, Faculty Sponsor, Iowa chapter, Facilitated secondary and post-secondary training for technical areas including building construction, CAD, robotics, and mechanics., 2002-2008

• CBEN (Competency-Based Education Network), Roundtable Discussion-CBE programming for Construction Management, Austin, TX, 2021
• ACTE Vision, Personalizing Career Pathways; Holland Codes, San Antonio, TX, 2018
• IACTE (Iowa Association of Career and Technical Education), Serenading the dance of education and industry to empower leaders for tomorrow, Cedar Rapids, IA, 2015
• League of Innovations STEM Conference, Contextual STEM Applications Through Industry Collaboration in ACE, Phoenix, AZ, 2015
• CCID (Community College for International Development), An International Partnership in Sustainable Design and Construction - Assessing the Impact, Newport Beach, CA, 2014
• ACTE (Association of Career and Technical Education), Industry Standard: A Collaboration to Entice, Engage and Educate Through Innovative Curriculum Design and Delivery, Las Vegas, NV, 2013
• United States Green Building Council, Roundtable Discussion - Sustainable Construction Science, Philadelphia, PA, 2013
• IACTE (Iowa Association of Career and Technical Education), Career Pathways, Ankeny, IA, 2007

• Trustee’s Award, Faculty and Program Leadership, Kirkwood Community College, 2019
• Outstanding Educator Award, National Association of Home Builders Association, 2018
• Greater Iowa City Builder of the Year (HBA), ACE STEM Center, 2015
• Greater Iowa City Chamber of Commerce - STEM Program of the year, ACE Mentor, 2015
• Innovation Award, Kirkwood Community College, 2015
• Innovation of the Year Award from the League of Innovations, SHEP project, Chicago, IL, 2015
• Endowed Chairperson, Kirkwood Community College, Explore ACE portal, 2015
• John & Susanne Roueche Excellence Award, League of Innovations, ACE Academy/Mentor, Anaheim, CA, 2014
• Golden Apple Award, Prairie High School, KCRG Television, 2007
• Iowa ACTE (Association of Career and Technical Education) - Industrial Technology Program of the Year, 2006