AB&T is proud to announce that longtime community banker and Southwest Georgia leader Jimmy Wilson officially joined the team on May 7.

Wilson brings with him nearly four decades of experience in banking and service, along with a deep reputation for principled leadership and lasting client relationships.

“Jimmy’s decision to join AB&T is a powerful moment,” said Perry Revell, AB&T CEO. “It proves that what we’re building here resonates with those who share our values. He’s here because he saw something real — the Gold Standard of Community Banking lived in our words, our work, and our relationships.”

A visible figure in the region’s financial landscape, Wilson has been a steady presence in Southwest Georgia’s banking industry since beginning his career in 1987 with First State Bank. He went on to hold key leadership roles at Regions Bank — including City President, Senior Vice President, and Commercial Lending Manager — before most recently serving as Southwest Georgia Division President for Renasant Bank.

A true community leader, Wilson’s impact reaches beyond banking. He has chaired the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, remains active in the Albany Rotary Club, and currently serves on the Agriculture and Public Affairs Committees of the Georgia Bankers Association — all roles that reflect his broader commitment to community and his chosen profession.

“Jimmy sees in us the same principles that have shaped his life’s work—relationships built on trust, service rooted in humility, and excellence carried out with discipline,” Revell added. “He’s been a formidable competitor, a grounded leader, and a gentleman in every sense of the word. We’re better because he’s here.”

Wilson is also a devoted family man, married to Melonnie, a proud father to his daughter Megan Chandler, and a grandfather to two grandsons.

His personal values mirror the qualities he’s known for both personally and professionally—steadiness, character, and service. AB&T is honored to welcome Jimmy Wilson. His leadership, his example, and his presence will raise the Gold Standard even higher.