In this episode, Exchange Bank Senior Vice President Jonathan Pope sits down with Major General Terrence McKenrick, the 22nd President of Georgia Military College, for a conversation about leadership, education, and service.

They discuss the role education plays in developing future leaders, lessons in leadership from Major General McKenrick’s career, and what America’s 250th anniversary means as we reflect on our nation’s past and look toward its future.

Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, opportunity, and investing in the next generation.

In this episode of Where Community Matters, Exchange Bank Vice President Missy Swicord sits down with Dr. Brooks, Superintendent of the Baldwin County School District, for a meaningful conversation about leadership, education, and serving the next generation.

Together, they discuss the evolving needs of students, the importance of community support, and the role strong schools play in shaping the future of Baldwin County. Dr. Brooks also shares insight into the district’s goals, challenges, and the passion that drives her work each day.

It’s a conversation centered around collaboration, opportunity, and the lasting impact of investing in students and educators alike.

We’re joined by Terriah Battle to talk about the Make Room Scholarship and the purpose behind it. She shares how this initiative is opening doors for emerging leaders and why investing in others matters. It’s a meaningful conversation about impact, opportunity, and showing up for your community. Stay tuned to hear more of her story.

In this episode of Where Community Matters, we sit down with Jimmy Holder, owner of Blackbird Coffee, to talk about more than just a great cup of coffee. Jimmy shares his journey of building a local business, the role community has played in his success, and how relationships, including banking partnerships, help small businesses grow. It is a conversation about connection, purpose, and what it truly means to invest in the place you call home.Blackbird Coffee Exchange Bank | Member FDIC