CONNECTION WITH
PURPOSE
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS.
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
A Lifetime of Leadership
Stan L. Hall serves as President & Chief Executive Officer of the Gwinnett Convention & Visitors Bureau (Explore Gwinnett). Explore Gwinnett houses, and is responsible for, all operations of Gas South District which include Gas South Arena, Gas South Convention Center, and Gas South Theater.
As President & CEO, he also oversees the Gwinnett Sports Commission, the PGA TOUR Champions Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf, the Gwinnett Film Office, and Gwinnett Field, the home of the AAA affiliate to the Atlanta Braves, the Gwinnett Stripers.
Prior to becoming CEO, Stan was the Chief Operating Officer of GCVB and Executive Director of the Gwinnett Sports Commission and Gwinnett Championship Foundation. He founded the Gas South District Speaker Series which promotes community dialogue through public events featuring local, state, and national speakers, as well as expert featured panel discussions.
Bringing people together to create opportunities, strengthen communities and make a lasting impact is what moves me.
A Commitment to Community
Beyond his responsibilities at Gas South District and Explore Gwinnett, Stan has dedicated much of his career to strengthening Gwinnett County and the community he calls home. A fifth-generation Gwinnett County resident, he is deeply invested in the people, organizations, and opportunities that shape the area’s future. Through his involvement with local boards, foundations, and community initiatives, Stan continues to bring people together, build meaningful partnerships, and help Gwinnett County thrive.
Recognition & Background
Stan has received numerous commendations from the Georgia State Legislature, as well as a Gubernatorial commendation for public service, and has previously served on the State of Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and the Joint Terrorism Task Force through the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Stan is a graduate of the 188th Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and holds a master’s degree in Criminal Justice.
Family & Roots
Stan is a fifth-generation resident of Gwinnett County, where he and his wife, Janell, continue to call home. They have one daughter, Gabriella, and Stan is a lifelong Georgia Bulldogs fan.