Beyond the Bank

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...

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 Be...

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.

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad chats with community champion, all-around great lady and Albany Technical College Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs in Business and Healthcare Technology, Lisa Stephens about her role at ATC, her journey into education and the deep passion she has for helping others improve themselves and, by extension, the communities they call home.

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with area native, community champion and friend, Dr. William “Jay” McAfee of Radiology Oncology Associates PC, to learn more about his journey into medicine, his decision to return home to care for the folks of Southwest Georgia, and his practice's recent APEx accreditation, which illustrates the great quality of cancer care in t...

To kick-off Season 6 of Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time chatting with local CPA, friend and incoming Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Board Chair, Adam Hutchins, to learn more about putting down roots in Albany, his decision to take on the Chamber role, and his deep belief in the importance of serving your community.

In the final Beyond the Bank of Season 5, Brad spends some time with his friend, and all around awesome lady, Lee County Family Connections Executive Director Patsy James, to get an update on some of the exciting programs the nonprofit is administering in the community, and learn more about what Family Connections and it's many partners do to enrich the lives of the citizens of Lee County and...

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time chatting with Lee County School System Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Truitt, to learn more about her background, her journey into education, and the passion she has for impacting the lives of young folks and helping to ensure a healthy and productive future for them. 

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with his good friends, and all-around great ladies, Anna Hendley and Dr. Lois Hunkele, to learn more from the co-chairs about the history and purpose of St. Paul's Episcopal Church's upcoming Barney's Run for Warriors fundraiser, which seeks to place specially trained service dogs with veterans in need. 

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad enjoys some quality time with his friend and former Albany Herald colleague, Albany Museum of Art Marketing and Communications Director Jim Hendricks, learning more about his deep connection to local journalism, his memories of growing up in Southwest Georgia, and the immense joy he's found since joining the team at the museum, where he gets to return to hi...

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with Phoebe Foundation Director Parker Douglas to learn more about some of the things the Foundation does to support health care in our area, her journey into service and the real passion she has for building a stronger community.

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad chats with his friend and colleague, AB&T Branch Manager Alexis Williams about growing up in Lee County, her journey into banking, and the true passion she has for taking care of others and helping them in their life's journey.

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad chats with Area Director Nema Ethridge and Business Consultant Tonita McKnight from the Albany office of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) about the center's mission, the many resources it makes available to entrepreneurs across Southwest Georgia and their own passion for helping business owners thrive and ach...

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad visits with Flint River Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Scooter Courtney to learn more about the organization's mission to better area lives, the unbelievable success of the local Habitat Restore and his deep-seated passion for serving others and strengthening community.

In a special Beyond the Bank, Brad strolls down memory lane and waxes philosophical about the allure and power of journalism; the sheer joy and humble honor in telling a good story; and the connecting power of some truly killer tunes, with his high school journalism teacher, one-time colleague, and old friend, Albany Herald Editor Carlton Fletcher. So, kick back and enjoy a long-overdue reunion as...

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad meets with Andra Reventlow, the wife of Maj. Gen. Keith Reventlow, the Commanding General of Marine Corps Logisitics Command, to learn more about her passion for supporting Marine Corps families, and her role as an Advisor to the Military Community Club of Albany, which operates out of Marine Corps Logisitics Base Albany and has been working diligentl...

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with AB&T's latest arrival, not to mention his friend and long-ago mentor, James E. "Jimmy" Wilson, to learn more about what drew the venerable banking leader to the financial industry, growing up in Southwest Georgia, and his recent decision to join the AB&T team and venture back into the wonderful world of true community...

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad spends time with Albany Young Marines Unit Commander Eric Crump and his wife, unit Community Services Officer--and Southwest Region Volunteer of the Year--Adriana; to learn more about the history of the Albany unit, the couple's heart-led journey to revitalizing the youth-focused nonprofit, and the recent success that has seen the unit not only grow to incl...

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad chats with Theatre Albany General Manager, and infectiously positive arts lover and family man, Randy Harrell, to learn more about his passion for performing arts, his deep love of community, and the exciting things Theatre Albany is doing to expand the reach of the organization and welcome a whole new generation of theater lovers to one of Albany's oldest...

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad chats with local attorney, incoming Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Chair and his infectiously positive and inspiring neighbor, Smith Wilson, about her journey to Albany, the joy of family, and the deliberate ways she's worked to get involved and build a true sense of community in her adopted home of Southwest Georgia.