Beyond the Bank

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with his friend and long-time Albany champion Latoya Cutts to talk about the importance of community, her fierce passion for the Albany area and its residents, and to learn more about the exciting new Harlem Rennaissance Project to revitalize an important and historical sector of downtown Albany.

In this episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with retired educator and fierce community champion, Cathy Revell, to learn more about the genesis of the Helping Hands food program, and what compelled her to devote so much of her time to eliminating food waste, feeding area school children and spreading love to those in need.

In today's episode of Beyond the Bank Brad finally gets to hang with his friend, Tribal Fitness owner, Unbreakable Bloodline member, and one heck of a great guy, Vernon Cruz, to talk about his journey to Southwest Georgia, spreading love through music and fitness, and his unquenchable desire to see unity and growth in the community he's come to cherish as home.

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad chats with AB&T Relationship Manager and genuinely great guy, Marvin C. Oliver Jr., to learn more about growing up in Albany, his journey from healthcare into banking, and his belief in the transformative change that can come from absorbing and sharing knowledge and expertise in all corners of the community. 

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some quality time with Albany native, all-around great guy, and recently retired United States Army LTC. Jon C. Anderson, to learn more about life growing up in Southwest Georgia, the inspirations that fueled his decision to give back and join the armed forces, and how the concepts of service, relationship building, and community have guided his life.

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad spends a little time talking with Albany Fire Chief and Dougherty County Emergency Management Director Cedric Scott, to learn more about his drive for excellence in all aspects of firefighting, 911 emergency and EMS; his earnest belief in the dedication and passion of the Albany/Dougherty first responders; and the love he's developed for the community he strives to protect.

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with Commodore Conyers College and Career Academy CEO Chris Hatcher, to learn more about some of the exciting things happening at the 4C, as well as why Chris has such passion for helping future generations prepare for tomorrow.

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad hangs out with his good friend and colleague, AB&T Senior Vice President and Chief of Operations Dana White, and learns more about her diverse career in banking, her love of the Albany/Lee County community she now calls home, and how keeping the focus on the heart and helping others has always led to success, no matter how complicated things may seem.

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with Albany native, and newly appointed Albany Police Department Deputy Chief Wendy Luster, to learn more about growing up with a fierce sense of community, her lifelong desire to work for the greater good through the law, and her vision of a connected and prosperous future for her hometown and the rest of Southwest Georgia.

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad visits with his colleague and friend, AB&T Chief Credit Officer Joe Pierce, to learn more about growing up in Southwest Georgia, making his way into banking and credit, and the immense joy he finds in working behind the scenes to help bring deals to fruition, while taking care of those around him and supporting the local community he cherishes. 

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with his friend, and this year's Lee County STAR Teacher, Lee County Middle School West's, Vonnie McClung, to learn more about growing up in Albany, his journey into education, and why being a good teacher ultimately comes down to building relationships. 

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad hangs with Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission President and CEO Jana Dyke to learn more about working to attract business and industry to the area; her long-held love for both business and community development, and also get a few updates about some recent successes.

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with Albany Area Primary Healthcare CEO Shelley Spires, to learn more about her passion for service, her journey into healthcare and the incredible strides the healthcare provider has recently made bringing much-needed services to the underserved in Southwest Georgia.

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad hangs with the newest member of AB&T's leadership team, CFO Blair Blackburn, to learn about growing up in middle Georgia, her journey into finance and banking and the joy she has found building a new home with her family in the Albany area community.