Career
He previously served on the Melbourne City Council from the 3rd District from 1977 to 1986, including as Vice Mayor in 1978. At 17, he was a Civil Air Patrol student pilot in Chicago. However he was not accepted as a military pilot for World World War World War II He became a United States Marine Corps supply officer
He was a Captain for 22 years, and deputy supply chief at Parris Island, South Carolina.
During the same trip, he made a stop at Harris Corporation in Palm Bay, because a friend had informed him that there was an opening for a logistics manager. About a month later, he got the job and was living in Melbourne.
In 1977, he quit his job at Harris to devote his full attention to his City Council responsibilities. He served on the Melbourne City Council from the 3rd District from 1977 to 1986, including as Vice Mayor in 1978.
He served three terms as mayor from 1986 to 1996.
Member, Veterans’ Memorial Monument Committee. President, Crown Heights Civic Association. The Joe Mullins Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant is named for him.
Joe Mullins Park is named for him.
