The Friendly Breakfast Club

This Week's Speaker
Alex Willson, CEO, Sunnyside Farms

Join us this Friday at Maggiano's to welcome Alex Willson, CEO of Sunnyside Farms. Alex is a seasoned financial services and agribusiness leader with over 15 years of experience spanning equity compensation, commercial banking, and business operations. Currently the Owner and CEO of Sunnyland Farms, Inc., as well as C2 Communications, Willson Property Holdings, and Desirable Staffing Company, Alex returned to his hometown of Albany, Georgia, in 2015 to become the third generation guiding his family's premium pecan and gourmet gifts company.

Previously, Alex held roles at E*TRADE, UBS, and Bottomline Technologies, where he specialized in enterprise sales consulting, relationship management, and ASC 718 consulting Fortune 500 clients. He holds a Political Science degree from the University of Georgia and earned his MBA from Belmont University. A committed civic leader, Alex serves as immediate Past-Chairman of the National Pecan Shellers Association, Director on the American Pecan Council, Director on the Albany Bank and Trust Board, Director for the Deerfield Windsor School Board, former PTO President at Lake Park Elementary, former Board Member for Boys and Girls Club of Albany, GA, and former Board Member of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce. With deep roots in Albany and a strong track record in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings, Alex is passionate about driving sustainable growth, innovation, and community impact.

Golf Tournament Update
We need YOU on At Least Two Committees!

As we fast approach tee time for our FORE! the Memories Golf Tournament on May 18, what's the newest responsibility for each and every member? Becoming part of the "Pray for Good Weather" committee. That said, we also consider you part of the Sponsor Committee - and offer the opportunity to become a sponsor with anywhere from a $25 donation to wherever your imagination and finances might take you! How to make a contribution: By giving Carter Stout a check payable to the Rotary Club of Dunwoody Charitable Fund or making your contribution through the tournament website. Contact Bob O'Brien if you have questions or neeed help.

You can also help us raise money by contributing auction items - things like restaurant gift cards, weekend get-aways and more. Contact Neal MacDonald at neal@proof66.com if you have auction ideas or questions.

And finally, golfers are starting to register either through the website or you can let Rick Woods know your players with handicaps at sdoowrm@gmail.com.