In his role, Josh is responsible for originating and retaining client relationships, defining and articulating objectives, facilitating development, and maintaining performance accountability of client support plans.

Prior to joining Harden in 2014, Josh worked at Aerotek as a Technical Recruiter.  In this role, he was responsible for the identification, placement and performance of contract employees, as well as maintaining client relationships within the engineering field.

Josh received his Bachelor of Arts in Geography from the University of Florida.  He currently holds a Florida Life, Health and Variable Annuities (2-15) license and has been designated a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

As an active member of the community, Josh is involved with the Museum of Contemporary Art and served on the board of The Contemporaries for several years. He is also a board member of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Health Council, which promotes health and wellness as a city priority.

In his role, he is able to get an “inside view” of his client’s operations, which enable him to recommend strategies that may help to reduce the likelihood of employee fraud and embezzlement.

INDUSTRY FOCUS
Jason centers his focus on the healthcare and professional services industries, as well as real estate and retail operations. He also focuses on services for veterinarian practices.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Jacksonville Chapter, Past-President and Treasurer
• Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

EDUCATION

• M.S., Business Administration, University of North Florida
• B.S., Accounting, Murray State University

She also works to educate the local community on the mission of Gabriel House and the opportunity locally to give back through volunteering and supply drives.  She is currently a member of the board for the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Health Council.

Prior to moving to Atlantic Beach in 2015 she had a successful Business Development career in the transportation industry with a specialty in Air Courier Logistics.  She has worked for both Public and Private Global Industries based out of the New York City Metro area Including the Hertz Corporation, Continental Airlines, and Quick International Courier.

She has two grown children living in New York City.   She loves living at the beach and just spending quality time with her husband. She enjoys volunteering around the Atlantic Beach area, including for Tony’s Turkey Trot.

She started as a Business Development Manager and was promoted to Division Director of Accounting Principals and Ajilon in April 2017. She has a background in sales, operations, recruiting, and nonprofit work.

Accounting Principals and Ajilon are subsidiaries of Adecco Group North America. They are specialty staffing brands that specialize in accounting, finance, human resources, marketing, administrative and non-clinical healthcare. As the Director of Operations Support, she is responsible for process improvement, questioning the status quo and acting as a change agent in order to execute on operational improvements.

She has lived in Jacksonville since 1992 and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Psychology & Master of Health Science from the University of Florida.

She has been an active member of the JAX Chamber Health Council and is now serving as an officer on the board as President. She is also the Trustee representative with the JAX Chamber for Adecco Group North America.

In his role, Josh is responsible for leading a team comprised of sales, service, and care that is focused on helping people and communities achieve better health. The team continuously markets the products and services offered by Florida Blue in the retail centers under Josh’s guidance to ensure members and non-members alike have the best possible health outcomes through closing care gaps and addressing social determinants of health.

Josh, a father of two and native of Jacksonville, graduated from Ed White High School. After September 11th he felt a calling to serve in the United States Marine Corps and completed two tours in Iraq. After the Marines, Josh graduated from the University of Hawaii with a double major in Anthropology and History. Josh is currently working to attain his MBA from Florida State University.

Josh has helped raise funds for the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation and is currently the committee lead for the Achieve the Dream scholarship with the First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

As a certified athletic trainer she understands the importance of rehabilitative services and is pleased to be able to work with the community programs and services that Brooks provides to the communities surrounding Jacksonville, Daytona, Orlando, Gainesville, Ocala, and Tampa. Jessica’s responsibilities also include leading the Brooks Health Foundation and conducting the Community Health Needs Assessment. 

Prior to joining Brooks, Jessica was the Senior Director of Development for UF Health Jacksonville and the University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville. During her tenure with UF Health she realized her love of working with vulnerable populations and non-profit organizations. She currently serves as the UNF Alumni Association Board of Directors Vice President, Membership Co-Chair for the JAX Chamber Health Council, Executive Cabinet Member for the Go Red For Women Campaign benefiting the American Heart Association, Co-chair of the Run For Heroes 5k to Benefit UF Health TraumaOne, and is a proud member of “The Most Inquisitive and Best Class” of Leadership Jacksonville 2018.

Jessica holds dual degrees from the University of North Florida – a Master’s of Business Administration in International Business and a Bachelor’s of Science in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training. She is passionate about ensuring water safety for all and continues to coach middle school swimmers at The Bolles School. As a fun fact, Jessica worked in professional sports for 10 years. She had the pleasure of working with professional golf tournaments, creating tracking technology for marathons, and masterminding the scoring system for the CrossFit Games. She loves spending time with her husband, bonus son, and their two English Bulldogs – Rondo and Barkley.
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Ashley is most in her element when she is serving those who are less fortunate. With more than eight years of experience in the nonprofit arena and 20+ years in corporate, Ashley is a seasoned business development and sales professional with a focus on strategic relationship building and client relationship management.

Ashley is a master at building trust, influencing others and managing conflicts. She is highly energetic, creative and an effective leader. Her passion to motivate others toward their full potential is evident, both personally and professionally. In her spare time, she serves as vice-chair for Gateway Community Services’ Board of Directors, she also serves as the senior co-president of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Theatre Boosters, on the Scholarship Selection Committee for the Scheidel Foundation, as an At-Large Board Member for the Jax Chamber Health Council and in an advisory role for Rethreaded.

Ashley graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Florida, majoring in communications with a concentration in public relations and minoring in community leadership. Her favorite college memories were created serving as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, a National Leadership and Honors Organization. Ashley is a mother, community servant, coffee drinker and lover of God. She enjoys traveling, photography, spending time with family & friends.