Krista Joseph, District 4, Chair
Krista Joseph, Chair
Commissioner, District 4
500 San Sebastian View
St. Augustine, FL 32084
P: (904) 209-0304
C: (904) 679-2620
E: bcc4kjoseph@sjcfl.us
Term Expires: 2026
About Commissioner Joseph
Krista Joseph has lived in Florida since 2007 – ten of those years in St. Johns County. Her first job in the public service sector was a governor-appointed position on the Citrus County Hospital Board; she was confirmed by the Senate for a second term and helped turn around a failing hospital while saving millions in taxpayer dollars.
A mother of five, including two U.S. Navy SEALs, Krista is a frequent speaker to local organizations, inspiring others with memories of her son Charlie Keating IV. In 2016, Charlie was killed in a firefight with ISIS. His death made Krista a Gold Star Mom – a distinction no mother wants but which is worn with pride. She continues to be interviewed by Fox and Friends about her son’s sacrifices. Krista is an award-winning author of the Big-Hearted Charlie series of children’s books. Her most notable book is Charlie Don’t Be a Hero, A Mother’s Story of the Extraordinary Life of Her Son, U.S. Navy SEAL Charles Keating IV.
Krista attended the University of Arizona on a full academic and sports scholarship and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Radio-TV with a minor in marketing. She lettered in running and track eight times. Krista went on to be named high school cross-country Coach of the Year in Arizona. She also coached track in St. Johns County as a volunteer at Ocean Palms Elementary. A lifetime athlete, Krista ran her first marathon at age 12.
Krista lives with her husband Ron, an orthopedic surgeon, and her teenage daughter Ali – an avid swimmer on the Ponte Vedra High School swim team and Planet Swim Team. Ron holds up his end in this family of athletes – he brought home an Olympic bronze medal in figure skating at age 19.
Community Involvement
In addition to the speaking engagements described above, Krista volunteers for the Daughters of the American Revolution and Our Lady Star of the Sea – the church her family attends.
Recent News
2024
St. Johns County Recognizes November 2024 as National Adoption Month
District 4 Commissioner Krista Joseph Attends The Social Society Ribbon-cutting.
St. Johns County Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
District 4 Community Meeting
Commissioner Joseph Honors Son at Planet Swim Aquatics Summer Championships
St. Johns County Supports American Flag Rescue Program
St. Johns County Recognized May 2024 as Foster Parent Appreciation Month
St. Johns County Recognized May 6 – 10 as Juror Appreciation Week
County Commissioners and Administration “Load Out” Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Ahead of Grand Renovation
St. Johns County Recognized April 7-13, 2024 as National Library Week
March 4 – 8 Flood Awareness Week Proclamation
2023
Commissioner Krista Joseph Visits Ponte Vedra Croquet Club, Meets World-Class Athletes
Commissioner Joseph Honors Renowned Figure Skaters at Commission Meeting
Commissioner Joseph Commends St. Johns County Fire Rescue
St. Johns County Recognizes November as Adoption Month
St. Johns County Recognizes 50th Anniversary of EPIC Behavioral Healthcare
St. Johns County Dedicates New Bus Stop for Safety of Children in Historic Elwood Community
St. Johns County Recognizes Library Card Sign-Up Month
St. Johns Track City USA
Protecting Our Trees
Feeding Families with Epic-Cure
Get Involved!
Anti-Littering Campaign with Ponte Vedra High School
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