Joey Sisk Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats
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Joey Sisk Jeopardy Contestant Profile
Joey Sisk is an American analytics engineer, software developer, and business intelligence professional from Cape Carteret on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. He currently works as an Analytics Developer at TransImpact, where he has spent more than a decade developing analytics and software solutions for the logistics and supply chain industry. Over the course of his career at the company, he has progressed through several positions including Finance Analyst, Programmer, and Analytics Developer, working extensively with shipping data, business intelligence platforms, SQL, Microsoft Power BI, QlikView, Qlik Sense, and Microsoft Excel. He also worked concurrently as a Programmer for First Flight Solutions between 2017 and 2021 and has served as Assistant Manager at H’s Shoes since 2013. His professional career has centered on software development, logistics technology, parcel shipping analytics, and data-driven business intelligence.
Sisk attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2006 to 2012, earning a degree in English Language and Literature, an educational background that contrasts with his later transition into software development and analytics. Based in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, he has remained closely connected to the Crystal Coast region throughout both his education and professional career.
In July 2026, Sisk received local recognition after being selected as a contestant on Jeopardy!, appearing on the episode airing Tuesday, July 21, 2026. His appearance was highlighted by WITN, which celebrated him as a representative of Cape Carteret and Eastern North Carolina. The opportunity brought national television exposure while showcasing someone from the local community who had built a successful career in technology and analytics.
Away from work, Sisk is married to Ann Sisk, and together they have two young sons, including their youngest child, Levi, who was born in October 2023. Joey is the son of Laura Houghtaling Sisk and the late Joe Gordon Sisk (1948–2021), a University of North Carolina graduate and longtime Cape Carteret resident remembered for his support of North Carolina Tar Heels basketball. Joey also has a sister, Natalie Sisk.
His family’s life changed dramatically on October 28, 2023, just one day after Levi’s birth, when Joey was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Because the tumor was wrapped around major blood vessels, surgery was not possible. He subsequently underwent intensive chemotherapy and specialized treatment through institutions including the Sarah Cannon Research Institute, while also facing significant complications requiring a liver stent to prevent liver failure. The financial burden of ongoing medications, imaging, travel, and specialist treatment led his wife Ann to establish a GoFundMe campaign, which attracted widespread support from friends, colleagues, and the wider Crystal Coast community.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Joey Sisk |
| Location & Residence | Cape Carteret, North Carolina; Emerald Isle, North Carolina, United States; longtime resident of North Carolina’s Crystal Coast |
| Profession & Jobs | Analytics Engineer; Analytics Developer at TransImpact (November 2013–Present); Programmer at TransImpact (June 2017–Present); Finance Analyst at TransImpact (January 2014–June 2017); Programmer at First Flight Solutions (June 2017–September 2021); Assistant Manager at H’s Shoes (February 2013–Present); Jeopardy! contestant (2026). Skilled in SQL, Microsoft Power BI, QlikView Development, Qlik Sense and Microsoft Excel. Works in logistics technology, software development, business intelligence and supply chain analytics. |
| Gender & Sex | Male |
| Age & Date of Birth | |
| Nationality & Ethnicity | American; White/Caucasian |
| Education & School | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2006–2012); Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature |
| Relationships (Married/Dating/Sexuality) & Family | Married to Ann Sisk. Father of two sons, including Levi (born October 2023). Son of Laura Houghtaling Sisk and the late Joe Gordon Sisk (1948–2021). Brother of Natalie Sisk. Heterosexual (inferred from marriage and children). |
| Biography & More Details | Appearing on Jeopardy! on July 21, 2026, representing Cape Carteret, North Carolina. Built a long career in logistics software, analytics and supply chain intelligence at TransImpact following its evolution from Transportation Impact. Diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer on October 28, 2023, one day after the birth of his son Levi. Surgery was not possible due to the tumor’s location around major blood vessels. Underwent aggressive chemotherapy and specialized treatment through the Sarah Cannon Research Institute, including placement of a liver stent. A GoFundMe organized by his wife has helped fund treatment, medications, scans and travel expenses. Active on LinkedIn with over 250 followers and approximately 248 professional connections. |
Contestant Image Credit: Jeopardy Official Website
Joey Sisk Jeopardy Results
| Tuesday, 21 July 2026 | Sam Ryan Kansas City, Missouri Regulatory Consultant 1 Day Winnings of $23,000 Final Score: $14,801 Round 2 Score: $8,600 Round 1 Score: $4,200 | Grace Biermann Valparaiso, Indiana Writer & Librarian Winning Score: $32,000 Round 2 Score: $30,000 Round 1 Score: $7,600 | Joey Sisk Cape Carteret, North Carolina Analytics Engineer Final Score: $8,700 Round 2 Score: $7,400 Round 1 Score: $3,000 |