Entries by Gus Wintzell

Bank Independent Hosts Block Party to Kick Off Newly Opened Downtown Location

Bank Independent let their presence be heard and felt through downtown Huntsville on Tuesday, June 13 as hundreds gathered in the streets to witness the grand opening of the bank’s newest location.  Bank Independent and Prince Holdings, who partnered on the development project, celebrated the 225 Holmes Avenue with live music, free swag for everyone […]

Introducing the Blind Tiger: Downtown Huntsville’s newest event space

When Angela Panzica moved to Huntsville, Alabama from Florida around five years ago, she immediately saw the demand for change in the downtown scene of Huntsville and had a vision for how she could help. Angela described Huntsville’s nightlife and downtown scene as “poised for a cultural Renaissance” marked by the thousands of people moving […]

Kyser Samples, Samples Properties Top 40 Under 40

Kyser Samples is a driven and accomplished professional in the field of commercial real estate with extensive experience in facility management, property management, and asset management. A Huntsville Native born in 1993, Kyser grew up in the rapidly changing city we call home. After graduating from Huntsville High in 2011, he went on to earn […]

Stephen Davis, FPCTA Top 40 Under 40

Stephen Tyler Davis brings decades of experience with him back to Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy (FPCTA). In 2006, he received his BA in Theatre from University of Alabama, with honors for serving as President of Alpha Psi Omega, Gamma Gamma Cast. Then in 2016, he earned his MFA in Theatre from Sarah Lawrence […]

Chris Jeacock, Merrill Lynch Top 40 Under 40

Christopher Jeacock, along with his wife Megan and daughter Kylee, reside in Owen Cross Roads. Christopher has been working as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch since 2016. Before embarking on his career as a financial advisor, Christopher served as a motor transport operator and paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division stationed at Ft. Bragg, […]

Abbi Johnson, Haley’s Flooring and Interiors Top 40 Under 40

Abbi Johnson is the Marketing Director at Haley’s Flooring and Interiors in Huntsville, Alabama. Abbi is a graduate of Jacksonville State University where she received her bachelor’s degree in communication with an emphasis in broadcast journalism with a minor in English. Abbi began her career as a Digital Marketing Manager at WAFF 48 in Huntsville, […]

Dr. Cole Kupec, II, CE Solutions Top 40 Under 40

Dr. Cole J. Kupec II is the President and co-founder of CE Solutions Inc., a company offering cost estimating, operations research, and acquisition support services. He served as a twice elected member of the board of directors of the International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA), a global nonprofit that supports operations researchers. In addition […]

Samantha (Sam) Nielsen, Von Braun Center Top 40 Under 40

Samantha Nielsen (Sam) is the Marketing and Public Relations Director at the Von Braun Center. She earned her BS in Communication with a focus in Journalism, and a minor in Professional Writing from the University of North Alabama. Throughout her career, Sam has grown in the hospitality sector of the Huntsville market by transitioning from […]

Dylan Eichberg, Safesplash Top 40 Under 40

For Dylan Eichberg, family has always been important. From Fredericksburg, Virginia, he grew up with his two siblings, Ben and Lily. At seven years old, Dylan joined a summer swim league and has been swimming since. Swimming wasn’t just his passion, it became his life. Swimming allowed Dylan to push himself, learn to accept failure, […]

Foster Brooks, Brooks & Collier Top 40 Under 40

Foster Brooks is a part of the 4th generation of the Brooks & Collier business. The business is a 77 year old Home & Garden store in Downtown Huntsville. Foster and his wife, Sarah, have an 18 month old son named Billy, who is their pride and joy. Foster was born and raised in Huntsville […]