Joseph Leo born and raised in Union NJ. A graduate from Union High School in 1988, attended "The American Academy of Dramatic Arts" in New York City for one year, transfered to Kean University, graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Communications in 1993. Working part time in a book and video store while in high school and college, became store manager and astute to the book and video business. Soon after, the owners of that book store decided to leave the Union for another location. They left behind what Joe help build up for seven years working there. Although his first love is Acting, the opportunity to take over the empty book store was a reality to make a career change and a living from what he was doing already. With the help from his family he took over the vacant store and "Here's the Story..." was born. Now 10 years in business he has established himself as an awarded leader in the Union Center Business Community, Chamber of Commerce and the Union School systems summer readings.