Session Presenters
Bryan Bean
EVP, Corporate Banking
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Albert Crawford
Chair of the Board, CEO & Co-Founder
BHG Financial
Jack Milligan
Editor-at-Large
Bank Director
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About the presenter
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Bryan Bean
EVP, Corporate Banking
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Bryan Bean is executive vice president of corporate banking at Pinnacle Financial Partners. He is based at the firm’s downtown Nashville office at Symphony Place.
Mr. Bean began his financial services career in 2005 at SunTrust Bank, where he was a first vice president and commercial relationship manager serving middle market clients.
Mr. Bean serves as chairman of the board of directors for Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, where he has been a board member since 2013. He is a graduate of Leadership Sumner and the Young Leaders Council. He is an active member of First Baptist Church in Hendersonville.
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Albert Crawford
Chair of the Board, CEO & Co-Founder
BHG Financial
Al Crawford is the co-founder, CEO and chair of the board of BHG Financial. Mr. Crawford co-founded BHG with his partners in 2001 with only $25,000 in capital, born from his experience trying to get commercial capital as a young entrepreneur. For the past 20 years, Mr. Crawford has played a pivotal role in transforming the company’s strategy from a single product provider to a complete product ecosystem that includes unsecured consumer loans, regulatory consulting, SBA 7(a) services, consumer and business credit cards, venture capital and more.
Mr. Crawford oversees a company of more than 1,500 employees. His hands-on, inclusive management style, roots in the lending industry and presence in all locations and departments is prevalent. He is harnessing the entrepreneurial spirit the company was built on to lead BHG ahead of the curve in the banking and financial spaces.
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Jack Milligan
Editor-at-Large
Bank Director
Jack Milligan is editor-at-large of Bank Director magazine, a position to which he brings over 40 years of experience in financial journalism organizations. Mr. Milligan directs Bank Director’s editorial coverage and leads its director training efforts. He has a master’s degree in Journalism from The Ohio State University.
Enhancing Financial Partnerships: Exploring Collaboration Between Banks, Lenders & Healthcare Professionals
This panel discussion sheds light on the valuable role banks and lenders play in supporting healthcare professionals and the broader health industry. Every community has abundant opportunities for financial institutions to collaborate and assist healthcare clients in achieving their goals. This panel delves into how banks and lenders can effectively work with healthcare professionals, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.