Beyond the Bank

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with his colleague and friend, AB&T BSA Officer, Daniela Norman, to learn more about her passion for taking care of clients, colleagues and those in need; her journey into banking; and the intense heart for community that fuels her fierce efforts to support, champion and protect her fellow citizens from those looking to take advantage of oth...

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with Albany Police Department Uniform Bureau Shift Commander, and devoted community servant and family man, Lt. Gregory Gadt, to learn more about being called into law enforcement, his journey to Southwest Georgia, and the life-long calling he's always felt to build and nurture a sense of community wherever he goes.

 In this episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad hangs with International Studies Elementary Charter School Principal and long-time community champion Dr. John I. Davis, to learn more about growing up in one of Albany's most well-known educational households, his own journey into teaching and the excitement he finds in carrying the torch and doing what he can to positively impact the community he lo...

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with long-time community champion, fellow journalist and Phoebe Putney Health Systems Director of Public Relations and Communications, Ben Roberts, to learn more about his journey into communications, his transition from television to health care and his passion for community and telling stories.

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad wraps up his recent series on area hoops, this time talking with former area standout athlete and current Westover Girls Head Coach Derek Pace, about the pivotal role sports has played in his life, his journey into coaching girl's basketball, and the universal principles he believes are critical to any student athletic program. 

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad continues his recent exploration of area hoops, this time talking with Westover High Boys Head Coach, and long-time standout and champion of area sports and education, Dallis Smith, to learn more about the role sports has played in his life, his journey from player to coach, and the principles that guide his program and his mission to positively impact the lives...

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad kicks off Season 5 by continuing his exploration of local basketball--this time visiting with Monroe High School Girls Head Coach, and long-time area hoops standout, Jennifer Acree, to learn more about the pivotal role basketball has played in her life, the joy she finds in coaching the next generation of local talents, and the philosophies that guide...

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad continues his exploration of local hoops, this time chatting with Monroe High School Boys Head Coach Michael Hoffpauir to learn more about his background, his love of sports and the lessons they instill, and the key tenets that guide his program and his approach to coaching and mentoring student athletes.

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad continues his focus on area hoops, sitting down with Dougherty High Athletic Director, School Administration Manager and Girls Head Coach Khadijah Ali, or KD as she's more commonly known, to learn more about her life-long love of sports, her journey into coaching and the philosophies that guide how she leads and inspires her student athletes.

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad kicks off another exciting series focusing on local sports, this time exploring the area's basketball legacy. In this episode Brad spends some time chatting with Dougherty High Boys Head Coach, Bakari Bryant to learn more about his journey into coaching, finding a home at Dougherty and the philosophies and principles that guide the program and inspire great...

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad catches up with his old friend and fellow community champion, Albany Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Barbara Rivera Holmes to get an update on the state of the area business community and hear more about some important ongoing and upcoming Chamber initiatives and activities.

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with Deerfield Windsor School history teacher, Cross Country Coach and self-avowed metalhead, Jake Clawson, to learn more about growing up in rural North Carolina, and how his decision to take up competitive running ultimately led him down a path to finding his true passion for coaching, teaching and making a real difference in the lives of youn...

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with Deerfield Windsor Head Football Coach, and genuine character, Jake McCrae, to learn more about growing his up in a large. loving family, the interesting places football has taken him, and the true sense of love and community he's found in Albany.

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with Westover Head Football Coach and local sports legend Corey Joyner, to learn more about his passion for sports, and his journey from prep standout and college champion, to the Patriot sideline where he is proud to not only lead the next generation of student athletes to on-field success, but also to have a positive and lasting impact on all...

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad continues his special fall football journey, this time chatting with Dougherty High School Head Coach Uyl Joyner, to learn more about the impact sports have had on his life and the excitement and honor he's found returning to his alma mater and having a positive impact on the next generation of students and his home community.

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad embarks on the first step of an exciting journey in honor of football season, sitting down with Monroe High School Head Coach Lacey Herring to learn more about his journey to the Tornadoes' sideline, and the important football and life philosophies that guide his approach to coaching and preparing his athletes for the next stage of their lives.

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad sits down for an engaging conversation with AB&T CEO Perry Revell to discuss some of the foundational and fundamental principles that have guided the bank to its recent successes and positioned AB&T to continue serving as a leader in the Albany-area community it calls home, well into the future.

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad spends time with Albany Technical College stalwart and President, Dr. Emmett Griswold, to learn more about his journey into education, his vision of a connected future, and his desire to see Albany Tech continue being a model for educational and business partnerships driving positive change in the community.

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with fellow Leadership Albany alum, Draffin & Tucker Managing Partner, and all-around good guy, Jeff Wright, to learn more about his journey into the world of public accounting, his passion for leadership and development, and his keen desire to build and contribute to a vital and connected community. 

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with Phoebe Putney Health System Chief, Diversity, Inclusion and Community Benefit Officer, Dr. Jennifer "Jen" Williams, to learn more about her life's journey of social and community involvement, finding an extended home in South Georgia, and her ongoing passion for creating a positive, welcoming and connected community for all. 

In the latest Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with multi-instrumentalist, Deerfield-Windsor School music instructor, and all-around great dude, Josh Chapel to learn more about his journey into the arts, his deep love of all things musical--regardless of style or genre--and the true joy he finds in using music to help students grow and thrive in all aspects of their lives.

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad spends time with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital CEO, Deb Angerami, to learn more about how her passion for helping others has fueled her journey into healthcare management, how the hospital is uniquely poised to reach new heights, and how much she truly cherishes relocating to Albany and becoming a part of the greater Southwest Georgia community that...

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad spends time with Liberty House Executive Director, and staunch victim advocate, Diane Rogers, to learn more about domestic abuse in Southwest Georgia, the vital services--including temporary shelter, food, clothing, childcare and more--the non-profit provides to individuals impacted by that abuse, and her lifelong passion for helping others and making...

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with his friend and fellow community champion, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Vice President of Education, Tracy Suber, about her passion for helping others, her journey into healthcare and healthcare education, and her fierce desire to see everyone work as a community to help the Southwest Georgia she loves have a healthy and thrivi...

In the latest episode of Beyond the Bank, Brad spends some time with Flint Riverkeeper Director of Outreach and Development, Henry Jackson, and the Riverkeeper himself, Gordon Rogers, to learn more about how the non-profit works with government, businesses, citizens and other stakeholders to help preserve and protect the vital Flint River watershed, which impacts all aspects of life in Southwest G...