NAME?
Joshua Braswell
OCCUPATION?
Business Banker
ORGANIZATION?
Ameris Bank
HOMETOWN?
Tallahassee, FL
Tell us your Tallahassee story, what brought you here and what made you want to stay?
A native of Tallahassee, I always appreciated the small town feel of our community. After graduating from Lawton Chiles High School, I left to attend college and begin my career in Central and South Florida. I was fortunate to make my way back home when an opportunity opened up with the Florida Dental Association in 2019. Since then, I’ve been thrilled to see how much Tallahassee has grown, and truly appreciate that it has been able to do so while preserving much of that unique small town feeling.
Are you involved in any organizations other than Access?
I am a member of the Tallahassee Network of Young Professionals and the Florida Society of Association Executives, sit on a volunteer committee for the Florida Dental Association Foundation, and serve on the board of Innovate TLH. I also support the Institute of Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence, Tallahassee State College, and the FAMU Small Business Development Center by educating their members & clients on topics such as entrepreneurship, fraud prevention, and risk management.
What is your favorite thing about Tallahassee?
The people! There are so many folks with a good attitude and a willingness to help one another. The networks you can build for yourself here are great, and the southern hospitality is alive and well.
What Business or event would you like to see come to Tallahassee?
One more airline please… competition is good for everyone :)
What would you say to someone considering moving to Tallahassee?
Do it while you can, we are filling up fast!
What is your favorite thing about your career?
I enjoy helping small businesses take the next step; from mom and pop shop to a fully fledged enterprise. Providing the knowledge and resources to help people really optimize their financial situation is incredibly fulfilling, and it lets them focus on taking care of their own customers.
Josh’s Local Tally Favorites
Place to eat? Black Radish
Nature or Outdoor Space? An early evening drive on a canopy road! (N. Meridian or E. Centerville)
Happy Hour? Any Ology Location
Place to people watch? The Publix parking lot
Date Night? Bar 1903
Snap the perfect Instagram pic? Maclay Gardens
Way to give back to the community? Access Community Service Action Team
Annual event or festival? Springtime Tallahassee
The Inside Scoop on Josh
How he spends free time: Talon range, working on that grouping!
His bucket list vacation: Eating his way through southern Spain
His “secret” skillset: being “The software guy” more by necessity than choice
Early Riser or Night Owl: Both, sleep is for the dead!
His current binge-worthy show: The Bear
His biggest inspiration: Ricki Braswell, his amazing mother who has lead organizations, shattered glass ceilings, and stood up for those who couldn’t