good ol boy

A good ol boy is a man, typically white and Southern, who embodies a folksy, unpretentious masculinity—friendly, loyal to his buddies, fond of beer and hunting, and skeptical of outsiders or elites.

The term can be affectionate or critical depending on context: He's just a good ol boy who never means no harm versus The sheriff hired his good ol boy network.

The implication often includes resistance to social change.

Also spelled good ole boy, good old boy.