Samuel D. Bryant, Founder &
Managing Partner
Sam is a visionary leader and the first in his family to graduate from both college and graduate school.
He holds an MBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School and a B.S. in Marketing from The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse School of Business. He also holds certifications in:
The Business of Healthcare (Emory University)
Business Valuation & Financial Modeling (Investment Banking Institute)
Georgia Health & Life Insurance Licensure
With a deep understanding of both the numbers and the nuances, Sam brings his Three C’s for success to every client engagement: Competence, Credibility, and Compassion.
His leadership extends beyond the boardroom:
Board Member, Goode Foundation for ALS Research
Member, University of Alabama Board of Visitors
Nomination Committee, Alabama Business Hall of Fame
Advisor, J. Craig Smith Chair in Ethics and Business Integrity
A Legacy of Service
Sam’s commitment to service is personal. He has co-founded youth mentoring programs, volunteered with organizations such as the East Lake Foundation and First Tee of Atlanta, and coached and mentored students and athletes from elementary school to the professional level.
That same spirit of service is embedded in everything BlackLight does. For Sam, leadership and service are inseparable. And BlackLight was built on that belief. The firm carries his conviction that serving others is the foundation of lasting success.
“Leaders succeed when they have the courage to see what is hidden, the discipline to make better decisions, and the resolve to achieve results, while holding fast to the values that define lasting success.” – Sam Bryant