Brittany Sweeney Brockman is the Agency Manager at the Cornell Sweeney Allstate Insurance Agency. This year the Agency will be celebrating its’ 37th year in business and she’s been a part of it since day one. She has 12 years’ experience with both Property and Casualty as well as Life and Health licensures making her a trusted advisor when it comes to handling all of your insurance needs.
Brittany has a passion for public speaking, networking, and acts of service. Her participation in the Miss South Carolina Pageant gave her a platform to be the face and voice for her community during her reigns as Miss Simpsonville and Miss Greenville County. Since 2013, Brittany has actively been involved in the Simpsonville area Chamber of Commerce, where she served as the 18’ Chairwoman. She also graduated in the 2016 Leadership Simpsonville Class. This group is responsible for the ‘Sensory Playground’ located at The Simpsonville City Park, and the installment of the bench swings along Main Street, Simpsonville.
Brittany is an advocate for children with special needs and supports Special Olympics and Thrive Upstate. She is currently a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church, where she is involved with both the New Member and the Life-Long Learning Ministries. She is also a member of the Epsilon Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.
She is a proud graduate of the University of South Carolina where she earned a Bachler’s degree in Mass Communications and she completed her MBA from the University of Phoenix.
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, watching hallmark movies, and spending time with family and friends.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have been married for 9 years to my husband Keaton. We have a 4 year old son Ayden.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have worked for the American Heart Association as their Youth Market Director in Charlotte NC. My current role is as the Agency Manager for the Cornell Sweeney Allstate Agency. What I love most about what I do is taking great care of my customers needs. My dad built this business from the ground up so every customer that we touch is part of the family.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Coach House, Pete’s, Spice Diner, First Watch, Henry’s Smokehouse, and Shortfield’s
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived in Simpsonville since 1990 and I started working at the agency right after college in 2007.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Lewis Stewart, may he rest in peace. Lewis was a man that would put a smile on your face every time you came in contact with him. He loved the Lord and people, and it showed in every interaction.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Bora Bora. My husband and I love the water. I just want my own private bungalow, surrounded by the beautiful ocean water with good food.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Be Still and Trust God.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Sky diving
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Three Generations. This store has been apart of our community for over 37 years. I grew up with my mom shopping there, and now I do. When you step into the shop its not all about the clothes and accessories, its about how Janice, Lisa and Sherry make you feel as a person. They care about you.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Tyler Perry. As a teenager I wanted to become an actress. So I would love to just talk with him about the industry and see if that childhood dream could become a reality. We would meet at my house. My husband is a great cook. I want him to feel at home.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love walking Main Street Simpsonville and talking with all of the business owners. I joke all the time about this being our very own Mayberry.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Loving my life here in the Golden Strip, and being the best wife, mom, daughter and friend that I can be.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
At times I transform into a spunky 80 year old woman named Ms. Lilly Mae Fryer.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Victoria Falls in Zambia, Africa.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My Son. I want to make sure that the decisions I make today will always be to better his future.
Q: Describe what “neighbor” means to you?
Someone who you are always glad to see and welcomes you with a hug.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Peace, Food, and Laughter
