Beyond the Bank

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad chats with Golden Triangle RC&D President Doug Wilson to learn more about how the nonprofit, born of an old federal program, has picked up the mantle to ensure communities across rural Southwest Georgia have access to resources, skills and opportunities to prosper, while working diligently to preserve the area's vital natural resources.

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with Southwest Georgia native son and Southern Ag Holdings CEO Lem Goodpasture, to learn more about falling in love with trucking and logistics, and how Southern Ag has seen tremendous recent success by leaning into its local agricultural roots and serving as a true strategic partner to those they serve.

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad chats with Horizons Community Solutions Chief Executive Officer and his good friend, Jennifer Johnston to learn more about her background of service, her journey into the world of healthcare and the many important things the cancer coaltion is doing across Southwest Georgia to help keep its citizens healthy. 

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad chats with Phoebe Putney Health Systems VP of Hospital Operations and System Pharmacy Services, and the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce's Albany Under 40 Young Professional of the Year, Dr. Darren Evans, to learn more about growing up in rural Florida, his passion for healthcare, and the incredible sense of community he's felt since relocating to the Albany area to care for its citizens.

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with new Deerfield Windsor School Head of Schools John Garrett "JG" Abernathy to learn more about his calling to education, why his is a 'get to,' rather than a 'got to,' career, and his decision to move his family to Southwest Georgia to become part of what he believes is a rich tradition of educational excellence at DWS.

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with standout educator, all-around great person and new head of Albany’s Deerfield Windsor School Lower Campus, Kristin Pierce, to learn more about growing up in southwest Georgia, her journey into education and her new leadership role at the school that's so near and dear to her heart.

In the latest of Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with 2025-2026 Lee County STAR Student Devin Phillips and his STAR Teacher, LCHS Science Instructor Lindsay Young, to learn more about the pair's connection, the honor of being recognized by the STAR program, and what the future holds for the recent graduate and the teacher who has been such an inspiration in his life.

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad chats with Thrush CEO Mark McDonald and company CFO Clint Hubbard, to learn more about the aircraft manufacturer's recent merger and expansion, the versatility of the Albany-made Thrush plane and how much they cherish the relationship they've built with AB&T, chiefly with President Matt Rushton, the best banker in the business.

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with Lee County Middle West Band Director, Lee County High Assistant Director and Lee County 2025-26 Teacher of the Year Will Smith, to learn more about his lifelong passion for music, finding his community through band, and his fierce desire to ensure future generations can experience art, community and love through his music program.

In this episode of Beyond the Bank Brad spends some time with retired Air Force Lt. Colonel and Monroe High School JROTC instructor, Ted Wright Jr. to learn more about his call to service, his nearly life-long devotion to young folks, and why years after his retirement he's still a champion of youth through the Georgia Boys and Girls State programs spearheaded by Albany's American Legion Post 30.