A Look at the 2020 UNC Tar Heels' Recruiting Class

Samuel Brice Hall leverages more than two decades of financial oversight experience to serve as director of investor relations at Piedmont Private Equity, LLC, in Atlanta, Georgia. An alumnus of the University of North Carolina (UNC), Samuel Brice Hall enjoys following the school's basketball team in his free time.

The Tar Heels faced a difficult challenge recruiting for the 2020 season, with half of the roster leaving via transfer, graduation, or the NBA Draft. Nonetheless, UNC recruited six highly regarded incoming freshman and have the number two recruiting class among all NCAA Division I teams, according to 247Sports. The website ranked Kentucky number one, but UNC had three five-star recruits and Kentucky only had two.

The departure of Cole Anthony to the NBA leaves a hole at the point guard position for UNC, but incoming freshman Caleb Love is a five-star recruit who should make an immediate impact at the position. Love, who was the Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year, was ranked as the third-best freshman by CBS Sports. The Tar Heels' recruiting class also includes guard RJ Davis, versatile, five-star bigs Walker Kessler and Day'Ron Sharpe, and scoring wingers Puff Johnson and Kerwin Walton.

Current Investments by Piedmont Private Equity, LLC

Brice Hall is the director of investor relations at Piedmont Private Equity, LLC. Brice Hall is part of the team that is currently investing in five properties located in Florida and the Carolinas. The five properties include two commercial retail centers in North Carolina, apartments in Florida and in South Carolina, and a senior housing community in South Carolina.

With construction already underway, the Waterworks Commercial Retail Center located at Mt. Airy in North Carolina has two pre-lease tenants: a local hospital's urgent care facility and a T-Mobile store. The center will span about 6,800 square feet. Piedmont Private Equity has also started construction on the 7,500-square-foot Edgewood Commercial Retail Center in Mt. Airy, North Carolina. The property also has two pre-lease tenants, namely Aspen Dental and a Mattress Firm.

Located along the I-26 in Ridgeville, South Carolina, the Apartments of North Charleston are also currently under construction. Ridgeville is in Berkley County, ranked as the second-fastest-growing county in South Carolina. Construction on the apartments in North Jacksonville, Florida, suburb of Yulee is expected to begin in fall 2020. The construction work on Merril Gardens in Greenville, South Carolina, is also expected to kick off in 2020. Piedmont Private Equity is playing an active investment role in all five projects.

UNC Alumni Vince Carter Announces Retirement Date

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Samuel Brice Hall is an Atlanta, Georgia-based financial executive who draws upon more than two decades of accounting experience in his role as director of investor relations at Piedmont Private Equity, LLC. An alumnus of the University of North Carolina (UNC), Samuel Brice Hall enjoys following the school's basketball team in his free time.

One of the most prominent UNC basketball alumni in the National Basketball Association (NBA) is Vince Carter. The 42-year-old became only the fifth player in league history to play 21 seasons in the NBA following the 2018-19 season and, although he announced his retirement, it won't happen before he sets a record by becoming the only player to play 22 seasons. Appearing on ESPN's The Jump on June 5, Carter confirmed the 2019-20 season will be his last. 

Playing for his eighth team this past season, Carter averaged 7.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists as a member of the Atlanta Hawks. The eight-time NBA All-Star began his career with the Toronto Raptors and spent six-and-a-half years with the Canadian franchise, during which time he won Rookie of the Year and the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest, the latter of which helped make him a star on a national scale. 

He averaged a career-best 27.6 points per game in 2000-01 with the Raptors and now, through 1,481 career regular season games, has averages of 17.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. He ranks 20th all-time in points with 2,5430.

Volunteering with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

As director of investor relations at Piedmont Private Equity in Atlanta, Samuel Brice Hall develops wealth conservation and tax mitigation strategies. His work also involves acting as a liaison between clients and third-party advisors. Like many Atlanta professionals, Samuel Brice Hall supports the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. 

In addition to accepting donations, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra offers volunteer opportunities for those looking to give back to the fine arts community. There are two volunteer programs. The first, Atlanta Symphony Associates, involves patrons and supporters volunteering at community events and concerts. Atlanta Symphony Associates assist with everything from providing hospitality services to musicians to helping children try out various musical instruments at petting zoos. People of all ages are welcome to volunteer.

Ushers are also needed. Volunteers who participate as ushers are responsible for handing out programs and assisting patrons to their seats. Ushers take tickets and answer questions as well. Those who usher are able to enjoy concerts while volunteering. 

You can learn more about volunteering by visiting www.atlantasymphony.org/giving/volunteer.

When to Visit Venice

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Samuel Brice Hall is the director of investor relations at Piedmont Private Equity, LLC, where he has worked since 2011. In his free time, Samuel Brice Hall fosters a love for all things Italian and has spent several weeks in Venice. 

Venice has long been a popular tourist destination. As a result, it is often crowded and expensive. According to U.S. News & World Report, the best time to visit Venice is from September to November, when most of the tourists have departed and the hotel rates are lower. Temperatures can be unpredictable, ranging from the upper 30s to the mid-70s, but are manageable, as long as visitors wear layers as needed. 

June through August sees the biggest increase in tourists, as well as the hottest temperatures. Winter, from December through February, is the coldest time of year with temperatures between 30 and 40 degrees. However, this period also offers the lowest hotel rates with the exception of the beginning of Carnaval, one of Venice’s main attractions. Temperatures are higher from March through May, but many top attractions may still be closed from their winter hiatus.

UNC Tar Heels to Welcome Antonio Williams

Since 2001, Samuel Brice Hall has served as director of investor relations at Piedmont Private Equity, LLC, in Atlanta. In his free time, Samuel Brice Hall enjoys supporting the football team of his alma mater, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which has announced it will welcome Running back Antonio Williams to the team. 

A native of North Carolina, Antonio Williams will join the University of North Carolina Tar Heels after playing for Ohio State for two years. He played in 13 games at Ohio State, rushing 318 yards and scoring three touchdowns. 

Williams joined the Buckeyes after starring at North Stanly High School in North Carolina, where he was a 4-star prospect. He recorded three straight seasons of more than 2,000 rushing yards, for a total of 7,999 career yards. Per NCAA regulations, Williams will have to sit out the 2018 season but will have two years of eligibility left.

Southeastern Trust for Parks and Land's Pollinator Project

The recipient of a master’s degree in accounting from the University of North Carolina, Samuel Brice Hall is an experienced financial services professional who has served as director of investor relations with Piedmont Private Equity in Atlanta, Georgia, since 2011. In addition to his professional pursuits, Samuel Brice Hall is a member of the Southeastern Trust for Parks and Land (STPAL).

Founded in 2012 as a means of creating new public parks, STPAL has since conserved and come into ownership of more than 10,000 acres of property spanning Southeast Georgia, Northwest North Carolina, and Eastern Tennessee. In an effort to diversify the wildlife habitat of those lands, STPAL launched the Pollinator Project, which specifically works toward increasing the bee and butterfly population.

Pollinators like bees and butterflies are responsible for aiding the growth of more than 80 percent of Earth's flowering plants, yet they are suffering from rapid population decline due to the use of pesticides and the growth of commodity-crop farming as an alternative to prairies and natural fields. With the help of the University of Georgia's Odum Institute of Technology, STPAL has created pollinator gardens at more than a dozen STPAL properties as well as locations such as the Atlanta Girls School, North Cobb High School, and Camp Kiwanis.