Sal began his career as an urban planner in 2014, first working in Jefferson County, Missouri, and then as department head in Washington, Missouri. In 2017, Sal became the Community and Economic Development Director for Washington, Missouri, and remained in that position until 2024.
Sal earned his bachelor’s degree in Community and Regional Planning from Missouri State University and has certifications from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and Missouri Certified Economic Developers (MoCED).