GPB's Jeff Hullinger watches for birds with President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Raphael Bostic Bostic.

GPB's Jeff Hullinger watches for birds with President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Raphael Bostic.

Credit: Stephen Nowland/Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Walking at dawn with the 15th President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Dr. Raphael Bostic, a passionate, knowledgeable birdwatcher. We were hiking Noses Creek Trail at Kennesaw Mountain Battle Park in Cobb County.

GPB's Jeff Hullinger and President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Dr. Raphael Bostic walk through nature.

GPB's Jeff Hullinger walks alongside President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Dr. Raphael Bostic as they explore nature in Cobb County.

Credit: Stephen Nowland/Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

In an occupation where every word can impact economic markets, President Bostic has discovered the tranquility of the forest, evoking the famous Henry David Thoreau quote, “I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.”

GPB's Jeff Hullinger and President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Dr. Raphael Bostic watch for birds in Cobb County.

GPB's Jeff Hullinger and President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Dr. Raphael Bostic watch for birds in Cobb County.

Credit: Stephen Nowland/Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Here is my conversation with Raphael Bostic about his life, his career, and his recently found passion for birds.