Joel Galpern, CPA, is owner of the local Certified Public Accounting firm of Joel G. Galpern, C.P.A., P.A. in North Miami, Florida.

He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting at the University of Miami in 1969. He taught accounting at the University of Texas at Austin while working toward his Master's. He passed the CPA exam at the age of 22.

Joel graduated Miami Beach Senior High School in 1965 where he was honored with the prestigous "American Legion Award", given to the Scholar-Athlete who also exemplifies leadership and sportsmanship among his various teammates. Joel was an "All county" baseball player and has won three United States National Handball Championships.