Samuel Brice Hall works at Piedmont Private Equity, LLC, and has served the firm as its director of investor relations since 2011. Samuel Brice Hall enjoys reading in his spare time, and his favorite book is Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, which he has reread many times since first reading it in 1986. While not the narrator of the book, Atticus Finch serves as one of the moral centers of To Kill a Mockingbird, and has become an icon of literature and cinema. He plays two major roles in the story, one as a lawyer defending an African-American man against a prejudicial justice system, and one as the father of the book's narrator. In both cases, Atticus seeks to show the world to others in a different light, challenging their preconceived notions and pressing them on inconsistencies or injustices. He likewise works hard to understand others and meet them with kindness and compassion, in spite of being threatened or spat upon. Even when he does not personally like a task, he is shown to be willing to step up and do what's right, displaying a straightforward, evenhanded, and consistent sense of justice.
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Based in Atlanta, Samuel Brice Hall serves as Piedmont Private Equity director of investor relations. Community focused, Samuel Brice Hall takes advantage of Atlanta’s vibrant cultural offerings, including Piedmont Park, which encompasses 189 acres and was opened to the public in the late 19th century. Roughly triangular in shape, Piedmont Park initially served as a racetrack and driving grounds for the Gentlemen's Driving Club, and it was selected as the site for the Cotton States and International Exposition in 1895. The architect of New York’s Central Park, Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr., was consulted for the project’s landscape design, though he was not able to see the project through to its completion. A major prevailing belief influencing the final design, which was completed by his sons, was that urban parks should provide a positive influence on the health, fitness, and morals of members of society. Today’s Piedmont Park reflects that legacy through its abundant green space, as well as recreational facilities such as tennis courts, a baseball field, swimming pool, and picnic areas. One of the historic highlights for residents is the stone stairways fronted by large stone urns that bring visitors to various levels of the park. Cultural offerings include the Music Midtown Concert series and the annual Dogwood Festival, which has been running for eight decades. As director of investor relations for Piedmont Private Equity in Atlanta, Samuel Brice Hall oversees tax mitigation as well as conservation strategy project teams. In his spare time, Samuel Brice Hall enjoys listening to various musicians, including the late jazz singer, Ella Fitzgerald. Born in 1917, Fitzgerald entered the music scene by winning a 1934 amateur contest at Harlem’s Apollo Theater. She soon joined Chick Webb’s band and performed often at another venue, the Savoy. In 1938, the singer had her first hit, A-Tisket, A-Tasket. The following year, after Webb’s death, she took over the band. A rising star in the 1940s, Fitzgerald toured with Dizzy Gillespie. Around this time, her singing style evolved to include scat singing. The 1950s and 1960s saw her achieve tremendous commercial success. She made a series of albums based on the songs of Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, and Irving Berlin. At the first Grammy awards in 1958, Fitzgerald won two Grammies, becoming the first African-American woman to achieve that honor. Fitzgerald’s work with Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, and Louis Armstrong enhanced her fame. In addition, her rendition of Mack the Knife was a popular hit. Into the 1970s, she continued to perform in concerts globally. Poor health sidelined her in her later years. Fitzgerald made her last recording in 1989 and her final appearance in 1991. She passed away in 1996. Samuel Brice Hall serves as the director of investor relations at Piedmont Private Equity in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Hall's work centers on tax mitigation strategies, including land donation for conservation purposes. Outside of his work, Samuel Brice Hall supports conservation efforts through the Southeastern Trust for Parks and Land (STPAL). A nonprofit organization, STPAL is supported by community donations and publicly funded grants. Cobb County, Georgia's local Land Trust Alliance member, STPAL works to protect and preserve the region's undeveloped land for the enjoyment of humans and animals alike. A key STPAL goal is maintaining wildlife habitats. Alongside work in wetlands and other ecologically valuable regions, STPAL operates the Pollinator Project to support local bee and butterfly populations. To help rebuild the numbers of bees and monarch butterflies in the Cobb County region, STPAL partners with local schools and organizations to build pollinator gardens. The spaces are planted with milkweeds, wildflowers, and other flora that appeal to bees and monarch butterflies. Local students also help build shelters for the insects as part of their contribution to the gardens. Brice Hall has been the director of investor relations for Piedmont Private Equity, LLC in Atlanta, Georgia since 2011. A fan of jazz music, Brice Hall enjoys listening to Ella Fitzgerald. Born in a small town in Virginia in 1917, Ella Fitzgerald’s father left her mother shortly after her birth. Her mother then took Ella to Yonkers, New York where they lived together with her new boyfriend. Financial difficulties colored her childhood and Ella had to take odd jobs, such as working as a messenger and “running numbers”, to help support her family. When Ella was 15 years old, her mother passed away. After her mother’s death Ella moved in with her aunt, but she struggled in school and was frequently truant. She ultimately ended up in reform school. By the age of 17, Ella’s dream of being a star in show business led her to enter a singing contest at Harlem's Apollo Theater. Her rendition of Hoagy Carmichael’s “June” and "The Object of My Affection" won her the $25 first prize, and helped launch her singing career. A business professional with experience in tax mitigation strategies, Samuel Brice Hall serves as the director of investor relations for Piedmont Private Equity, LLC. In his leisure time, Samuel Brice Hall loves cooking and is especially skilled at making seafood dishes. Buying fish is an important step in creating flavorful seafood dishes, but finding fresh fish can sometimes be a challenge, especially if you live in a landlocked area. If you're buying a whole fish, pay close attention to the fish's eyes. When the fish is fresh, its eyes appear bright and clear; they are never sunken or cloudy. The gills and skin on a whole fish also indicate freshness. Gills should be bright red and the skin should be clean and taut. Finally, the stomach of a fresh fish should be tight, and there should be no “fishy” or pungent smell emanating from the fish. Choosing a fresh fish fillet is a similar process, but there are fewer visible guidelines to follow. The odor is often the best way to determine the freshness of a fish fillet – there should be no fishy smell. Any skin left on the fillet should be checked for tightness and cleanliness. The flesh of a fish fillet also serves as a good indicator of freshness. The flesh should be shiny, firm, and moist. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies and a master’s degree in accounting, Samuel Brice Hall serves as the director of investor relations at Piedmont Private Equity, LLC. In his leisure time, Samuel Brice Hall enjoys following the University of North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team. Honored as the collegiate National Player of the Year in 1998, former Tar Heel Antawn Jamison was recently announced as a member of the 2017 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Basketball Legends class. Presented by New York Life, the 2017 ACC Legends class includes 15 former collegiate basketball players and one national championship coach. Jamison was also named the National Collegiate Athletic Association Regional Most Valuable Player, ACC Tournament MVP, and 1998 ACC Player of the Year, becoming only the second UNC player and the third in the history of the ACC to accomplish these feats. Voted as the ACC Male Athlete of the Year in the same season, Jamison was the second player in the school’s history to average double digits in points (22.2) and rebounds (10.5). A 16-year veteran of the league, Jamison was voted to play for two National Basketball Association All-Star teams (in 2005 and 2008), and he scored 20,042 points during his career. A well-established financial executive, Samuel Brice Hall holds a position with Atlanta-based Piedmont Private Equity as director of investor relations. An outdoors enthusiast, Samuel Brice Hall is active with the Southeastern Trust for Parks and Land and enjoys the gardening opportunities that the region offers. One of the most common ornamental shrubs throughout the South, the gardenia is known for its abundant foliage. Challenging to care for, the plant is particularly sensitive to cold and can die during cold winters. This makes it ideal as a potted plant that can be moved indoors as required. When outdoors, gardenias prefer partial shade and an acidic soil that contains abundant organic material and is well-drained. Once flowering has occurred, the bush should be pruned back to encourage compact growth. The plant should also be regularly watered, even after the flowering is finished. A concern for growing gardenias indoors is ensuring that they have sufficient light and humidity. This is particularly problematic during the short, dry winter months. If keeping the plants in south windows does not provide enough light, consider using grow lights. And if the plant is suffering from a lack of moisture in the air, the use of a humidifier can help. Alternatively, plants can be grown together on trays arranged with pebbles kept wet. |
AuthorIn 2011, Mr. Hall relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, and accepted an appointment as the director of investor relations at Piedmont Private Equity, where he remains. ArchivesCategories
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