O U R T E A M
Behind every a+b, etc. experience is a
highly talented, dedicated team. These are just a few of the many creative people who make the magic happen
Walter Altman, AIA Keith Barrett, AIA
Owner, Principal Architect Owner, Principal Architect
Susie Altman Nicholas Ekblaw
Owner, CEO Executive Chef
Katie Smith Matthew Russ
Buyer, Operations Manager Sous Chef
Lucy Altman
Mascot
our story
A+B, Etc. is a uniquely elegant retail shop, event space and part-time restaurant all-in-one. Whether you are looking for the perfect gift or the perfect place to celebrate, we are here to help you do so in true Parisian chic style!
When moving Altman+Barrett Architects to Hahira in 2014, Walter and his business parter, Keith also purchased the adjoining building, not knowing then exactly what they would do with the space. The architects’ creative brains quickly went to work, finalizing their plans for what is now A+B, Etc.
Susie and Walter together enjoy traveling as a hobby. Walter is an astonishing artist, often painting his way through each trip abroad. Susie is an avid antiques collector and wine connoisseur, now using their travels as research and buying for the business. Upon getting lost in Paris in 2015, Susie stumbled across a beautiful old building (ironically, also called A&B) and it was love at first sight! It was exactly as she envisioned Walter’s idea, ultimately coming to life almost two years later in Hahira, Georgia!