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In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with his colleague, AB&T Client Advisor and Treasury Management Specialist Madison Chapman, to learn more about growing up in Southwest Georgia, her journey into banking and how being a part of a local community bank team allows her to honor her lifelong desire to care for others.

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.

In this episode of Beyond the Bank Brad spends some time with dynamic local leader, community enthusiast, and Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Albany, Jacqueline Robinson about her formative years, falling in love with the Boys and Girls Clubs and her decision to devote her energies to caring for the Albany community through youth and family.

In this special episode of Beyond the Bank, the script is flipped as AB&T CEO Perry Revell assumes hosting duties and turns his attention toward colleague and regular host, Brad McEwen, to learn more about his journey into journalism and banking, his love of storytelling, and the passion he has for connecting with people, no matter the situation or circumstances. So, sit back and enjoy this Beyond the Bank first.

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad spends time with dynamic local actor, speaker, community champion and Sherwood Church Connections and Local Missions Pastor, Ken Bevel to learn more about his journey of service and faith, and the deep dedication he has to serving others and striving for the greater good.

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad spends time with recent Albany Under 40 award winner and local entrepreneur, Colton Glover, to learn more about the creation of G3 Athletics, its mission to strengthen community beyond physical fitness, and what compelled him to leave a lucrative career and dedicate himself to the health and wellbeing of others.