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2024 Arch Award Winners
Arch Award recipients, presented by Piedmont Bank, were recognized Oct. 12 at Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium. Those attending the ceremony included Piedmont Bank Chairman and CEO Monty Watson, Arch Award recipients Nick Cassini and CJ Byrd, and University of Georgia J. Reed Parker Director of Athletics Josh Brooks. Mr. was present.
ATLANTA and ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 15, 2024 (Globe Newswire) — For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Georgia Athletic Association and Piedmont Bank celebrate former athletes who have pivoted from the field of play to become leaders. In the business world. Joining the numerous male and female athletes chosen before them are former football player CJ Bird and golfer Nick Cassini.
“We hear from the heroes of college sports after they leave the sport and enter the next pivotal phase of their lives and careers,” said Monty Watson, chairman and CEO of Piedmont Bank. I almost never hear about it,” he said. “While we celebrate their athletic successes, it is also important to elevate what comes next in education and the lessons learned in competition. This award honors college athletes who have successfully navigated the rest of their lives. , set an example for them.”
The 2024 Arch Award recipients were recognized at Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium on Oct. 12 against Mississippi State. The sponsorship program that created the Arch Award offered by Piedmont was recently extended for an additional four years.
CJ Byrd, who earned a bachelor’s degree and then a master’s degree in business, started every game as a junior and senior and played in every game while on campus. He currently serves as the Senior Principal Lead for the Chick-fil-a Corporate Support Center in Atlanta, where he assists new owners and operators opening restaurants. His journey with the restaurant began in 2014 through a temporary role in a leadership development program, and his responsibilities have progressed to where he is today. Prior to joining Chick-fil-a, he worked at UGAA, Metro Atlanta Chamber, and Texas A&M Athletics.
Nick Cassini, the 2001 SEC Player of the Year, two-time All-American, three-time All-SEC honoree and former Nationwide PGA Tour member, is a partner in his namesake company, Cassini Holdings . Previously held leadership roles. He has worked at Ansley Developer Services, IMI Worldwide Properties, Porto Montenegro, and IMI Resort Holdings. Earlier this year, Cassini co-founded a private golf club, The Rose, with fellow golfers Bubba Watson, Brendon Todd and Chris Kirk. He and his wife, Beth, also joined the McGill Society this year.
“In 2024, it will be more important than ever for student-athletes to understand the importance of sound business decisions,” said Josh Brooks, J. Reed Parker Director of Athletics at the University of Georgia. , in many cases, starting now while still in school.” “The Arch Award provides concrete examples of UGA athletes who have stood their ground and applied the lessons learned on and off the field to become smart business leaders. We are carrying on this tradition.”
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Learn more about past recipients of the Arch Award presented by Piedmont Bank and their successes on and off the field.
About Piedmont Bank
Piedmont Bancorp, Inc. is a $2 billion asset bank holding company headquartered in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Through its Piedmont Bank subsidiary, the company operates 16 branches in the Atlanta area and North Georgia, providing superior service and innovative products for both business and personal banking. For more information, please visit www.piedmont.bank.
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