We caught up with Joshua Jevons this week! He shares what brought him back to the area after spending almost a decade in Colorado, an area event that has become a favorite yearly tradition, a go-to dinner spot with the kids, and more…
Tell us about yourself!
My name is Joshua Jevons. I’m a father of two boys and a husband to an amazing wife.
I’m a creative director and designer. I own and operate Jevons Design, a brand building studio that specializes in bringing brands to life via brand identity, packaging design, website design, and everything in between.
On Life In and Around Glens Falls
I was born and raised in Rensselaer, NY but I moved to Denver, CO in 2013 to cut my teeth in the creative industry working at a handful of design shops and advertising agencies.
After living in the west for almost a decade, my wife and I started a family and decided to move closer to home so our children can grow up around their cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles. In 2020 we moved to Queensbury. We chose the area because we love the idea of being near a small city with energy and life while also having quick access to the outdoors. Being right outside the blue line gives us the ability to enjoy the Adirondacks and their natural beauty while still having access to all the amenities Glens Falls and the surrounding area has to offer.
A Perfect Glens Falls Day
We love the size of downtown. Everything is within walking distance from each other. Can’t go wrong grabbing breakfast at Kru or Spot Coffee, taking the kids to the amazing library. Maybe have a beer at Common Roots before catching an Adirondack Thunder game. Coopers Cave Ale Company is always a good option with the kids.
On the Past
Since we’re new to the area I don’t have old memories but I’ve gone to the Adirondack Balloon Festival every year since we’ve moved here. My son loves it and I remember the first time we went, how much fun he had. He was so pumped to watch all the balloons inflate and fly away.
On the Future
To be honest, the area has almost everything you could ask for. But I think in general we could use more young families and more creative/entrepreneurial energy in town. There’s a lot of opportunity here.
Selfishly I’d love to see a vegetarian/vegan restaurant since I’ve been a vegetarian my whole life and the only one we had closed down.
