About Kevin Joyce
Kevin Joyce was an American politician.
Kevin Carey Joyce is a former Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives who represented the 35th District from 2003 until 2010.
Early life Joyce was born in Chicago, Illinois. His father, Jeremiah E. Joyce, also served in the Illinois General Assembly. Joyce graduated from Marist High School (Chicago, Illinois) in 1989 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from John Carroll University in 1993. From 2001 to 2004, he was an assistant football coach at Saint Xavier University.
Illinois House of Representatives Joyce was first elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2002.
Post-legislative career In 2012, he became Ave Maria's athletics director and head football coach. Later that year, he was named vice president for institutional advancement. He remained with the university until 2016, when he left for a position with Catholic Extension.
Personal life Joyce is the father of Michael Joyce, lead singer of the Florida country music band Back Country Boys.
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