Josh is a native of the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia where he grew up with entrepreneurial parents on a thoroughbred racehorse farm. He holds an MBA from Shepherd University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Mount St. Mary’s University. Additionally, he’s a graduate of the American Bankers Association Graduate School of Commercial Lending held at Southern Methodist University and the Risk Management Association Advanced Real Estate Lending School held at East Carolina University.
Josh rose quickly in his career in banking becoming a senior executive at an early age. He brings over 20 years of experience across multiple facets in banking including the oversight of both commercial and mortgage lending divisions. Known for his strong analytical abilities and his creative, client-centric approach, Josh has completed in excess of $175 million in transactions across the tri-state area. Clients have included first-time entrepreneurs, corporations, non-profits, governmental, and quasi-governmental entities.
His passion for working directly with businesses led him to launch his consulting firm, Braided Cord Consultancy. Braided Cord Consultancy focuses on helping businesses set and achieve their strategic goals and solve their most difficult challenges. As commercial real estate is an important financial investment with lasting impacts on a business’s operations, financial health, and employee satisfaction, it was only natural for Josh to join the Black Diamond Realty team to further be of value to clients. His education and experience are instrumental in shaping his approach to complex real estate transactions.
Throughout his career, Josh has remained dedicated to giving back to the community and supporting local organizations. Currently, he serves on the Board of the Hospice of the Panhandle, where he chairs the Executive/Finance Committee and contribute as a member of the Fundraising Committee. Past roles include President of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Board for the United Way of the Eastern Panhandle, Board Member and Chair of the Business Development and Marketing Committee for the Jefferson County Development Authority, and an Associate Member of the Eastern Panhandle Home Builders Association.