Joe Lombardo is an American politician and member of the Republican Party. He has served as the Governor of Nevada since January 2022. Before his governorship, Lombardo was the Sheriff of Clark County, where he gained recognition for his leadership and public safety initiatives. Lombardo was born on November 8, 1963, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has a background in law enforcement, having joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in 1988. Throughout his career, he has focused on issues such as crime reduction and community engagement.