Albany Area Business Portfolio — Dec. 17,. 2017

FINANCIAL

Brian Wilson has been named chief relationship manager for Southwest Georgia Farm Credit, based in Bainbridge. Wilson, who joined the association in 1997, most recently served as senior relationship manager in the organization’s Americus office. In his new role, Wilson will lead the association’s sales team.

“Brian’s leadership in our business development efforts is critical to the organization’s success,” said Liz Nogowski, chief marketing and administrative officer. “Not only has he proven his ability to coach and lead, Brian excels at building relationships and advising clients about land and agribusiness financing.”

Wilson earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus. He and his wife, Kresta, and daughter, Gracie, reside in Americus.

Southwest Georgia Farm Credit is part of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of agricultural and rural lending institutions cooperatively owned by their borrowers.

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Shems Hamilton