Joe Wilkins

Joe has a heart for Compassion’s mission and a strong commitment to the people and processes that bring that mission to life. 

He is a former vice president of finance and long-tenured executive of United Parcel Service (UPS.) His 36-year journey with UPS started in college, loading vehicles before school. Upon graduation, he accepted a role as a package delivery driver.  

Throughout his career, Joe gained broad experience leading complex organizational change to increase revenue, improve cost efficiency, deliver increased profit and create value for stakeholders.  

Key highlights from his career include establishing UPS’ financial planning and analysis group, overseeing finance and accounting transformation, improving internal controls and leading multiple capital, outsourcing, accounting, airline, forecasting and strategic business execution projects. 

Joe has consistently approached his work as an extension of his service to God, and he is thankful for the opportunity to invest in intentional vocational ministry. 

He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Oklahoma Baptist University and an MBA from Oklahoma City University. He’s received many acknowledgments over the years but says one of the most meaningful was the Profile in Excellence Award he received from his alma matter, Oklahoma Baptist University. 

Joe leads Compassion’s global finance team from Atlanta. He and his wife have been married since 1986 and have two adult children.