Meet Your Research Associate
Greetings!
My name is Joseph “Joe” Tritchler. Perhaps one of the most important questions you might ask before hiring a professional genealogist is “What are your qualifications?” Let me try to answer that question for you with regards to my background as a genealogist, scientist and educator.
Professional Profile
- 40+ years genealogical research experience in numerous regions of the U.S. – with some experience researching ancestors with British, Swedish, Danish, and Germanic origins
- Experienced professional educator with 10+ years teaching in the collegiate environment
- Speaker at seminars and workshops covering various genealogical and scientific topics
- Formal education in genetics and molecular biology
- Professional experience performing and interpreting laboratory tests to determine familial relationships
- Family History Center (now FamilySearch Center) staff and lead trainer
Professional Affiliations
- Member, National Genealogical Society (NGS)
- Member, New England Historical and Genealogical Society (NEHGS)
- Lifetime Member, Utah Genealogical Association (UGA)
- Member, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYGBS)
- Member, Ohio Genealogical Society
- Compatriot, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)
Professional Development
- Brigham Young University
- Genealogy course work
- Faculty development coursework
- Master of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences
- NGS Conferences and online home study courses
- NEHGS Webinars
- UGA Conferences
- NYGBS Conferences
- RootsTech Conferences
- Legacy Family Tree Webinars