
Join us this Friday at Maggiano's to welcome Alex Wilson, 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.