Joe Kernan Is a Former Northern Irish Politician and Businessman Who Served as the First Minister of Northern Ireland from 2002 to 2007. He Was Born on 8 April 1954 in Armagh, United Kingdom. He Is 66 Year's Old as of 2020. Kernan Was Educated at St. Patrick's Grammar School in Armagh and Later Studied at Queen's University Belfast, Where He Graduated with a Degree in Economics. He Began His Career in Politics in 1982 When He Was Elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly. He Served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (Mla) for South Armagh from 1982 to 1998. Kernan Was Appointed Minister for Education in the Northern Ireland Executive in 1999 and Served in That Role Until 2002. He Was Then Elected as the First Minister of Northern Ireland in 2002 and Served in That Role Until 2007. Kernan Is Currently the Chairman of the Northern Ireland Executive's Investment Board and Is a Member of the Northern Ireland Policing Board. He Is Also a Director of Several Companies, Including the Belfast Harbour Commissioners and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board. Kernan Is Married to His Wife, Mary, and They Have Two Children. His Net Worth Is Estimated to Be Around $2 Million.