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Stephanie serves as one of our friendly, caring, helpful and Member-centric Concierges.
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Rick Burkholder joins our Culinary Services Team with over 35 years of restaurant experience. His career has spanned across the East Coast, from his hometown in Pennsylvania, traveling to South Carolina and then settling down in Atlanta where he has spent his last 20 years. Rick has developed an unparalleled level of hospitality which is evident through his interactions with guests, and also observed through his training and development process with associates.
Rick’s first notable opportunity took him to the Kiawah Island Resort, where he worked at the Jasmine Porch for approximately 10 years. Rick was introduced to amazing guests and colleagues and formed lasting relationships he still cherishes today. After many years on Kiawah, and a turn of events, Rick’s personal life brought him to Atlanta where he reconnected with a former manager that offered him a position should his path ever lead him to this city. He began working under Atlanta restaurateur Steve Simon at South City Kitchen in Midtown. He spent time there, with continued education in his trade, and
then transitioned to an opportunity at Mumbo Jumbo. The restaurant closed after 3 years, and his next venture brought him to Peachtree Hills, where he worked at Phillipe’s Bistro, and then as the restaurant changed hands, working at Paul’s, under Chef Paul Albrecht.
Rick continued his time at Paul’s for the next 10 years where he worked closely alongside our Culinary Services Director, Amanda Dumich. Rick considers Amanda and the community from Paul’s Restaurant as extended family. Rick has now come full circle back to the Peachtree Hills Place community, and he feels a true sense of returning home. He looks forward to this new path and developing meaning repours with his colleagues and our members.
Rick credits two very special people in his life for molding him as the individual he is today; his mother and grandmother, with whom he learned gratitude and patience. In Rick’s free time he enjoys cooking his grandmother’s recipes, going to theaters and movies and also dining out at the wonderful restaurants in Atlanta. He is quoted saying “life is like a great book- many paragraphs, chapters and most of all a strong hard cover”.

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In her role, Amanda brings more than 15 years of management and operations experience in the food and beverage industry. She first discovered her niche for the industry working a part-time restaurant position while attending college for her Communications degree. She quickly moved into the catering division assisting with offsite private events. After graduation, Amanda transitioned to a catering company in Buckhead and began working in their operations department. At that same time, she accepted a position in Peachtree Hills at Paul’s, a fine dining restaurant formerly owned and operated by Chef Paul Albrecht. While at Paul’s, Amanda began working several different positions and moved into management quickly, as well as event planning and overseeing the wine program. For 10 years Amanda oversaw the operation until its close in December of 2015. From there, Amanda began working as a Catering Sales Manager at the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, the 3rd largest convention center in the nation. A few months into the position, she was presented with an opportunity to oversee the Restaurant Services Department where her scope of work included the public foods operation, in its entirety. As the Director of Restaurant Services, Amanda has had the opportunity to play a role in such events as Microsoft, large trade show and medical conventions, and most recently noted, the Super Bowl.

Amanda is looking forward to coming full circle and returning to the Peachtree Hills Community and being part of the Peachtree Hills Place Family. Her expectations operating fine dining for years has prepared her for this role, and she shares an understanding of the standards that will be expected at Peachtree Hills Place. She will also return as a familiar face to those members who dined at Paul’s in years past. Amanda’s passion for the food and beverage industry, along with her dedication and work ethic will reconfirm she is a perfect addition.

Amanda currently resides in Buckhead. She enjoys running, spending time with her 3 nephews under the age of 7, and dining at all of the amazing restaurants in Atlanta.
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Christopher Hedgepath joins the Peachtree Hills Place community as our Culinary Services Manager. Born and raised in Greenville, SC, Chris attended The University of South Carolina before moving to Atlanta to further his education, pursuing a passion for Art, at The Art
Institute of Atlanta. While attending the Art Institute, Chris began his career in the hospitality industry assisting the Surin family and launching Atlanta’s first reputable flagship Thai restaurant, Surin of Thailand. As the General Manager for 18 years, Chris grew the business through his strong management skills and standards of exemplary service. Along with those skills, superb food quality, a repeated exemplary Health food rating, and a renowned reputation, Surin of Thailand won various awards, such as Atlanta’s Favorite Thai Restaurant, in the Creative Loafing and Zagat publications. After many years with Surin of Thailand, an opportunity presented itself at the Shed in Glenwood, to help build the restaurant’s concept into a profitable restaurant through a marketing approach using social media by increasing menu exposure. Through various wine dinners and other social events, the neighborhood bistro gained tremendous popularity among the locals. Outside of the restaurant, Chris has a passion for art through photography and floral design, receiving his BA in Commercial Photography at the Art Institute. Chris enjoys creating elaborate and beautiful live floral arrangements which are displayed in various homes throughout the city and foyers of various condominiums and businesses throughout Atlanta. We are excited and honored to have Chris as part of our community, and as part of our family.

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Derek Larsen joins the Peachtree Hills family as our Executive Chef of Culinary Services. Derek previously trained at the Art Institute of Atlanta and has worked in the field of Culinary Arts for the last 20 years. His experience has spanned from private catering services to a variety of upscale dining establishments throughout Atlanta.  Derek thrives off new challenges and thoroughly enjoys experimenting with new cuisines.  In his past experiences, he has trained under many local Atlanta chefs, such as Chef Paul Albrecht. Derek considers Chef Paul as a mentor and even more so like a father and recognizes that his old school German techniques are unheard of in this day and age.  Throughout the past two decades Derek has assisted in the opening and operating of multiple restaurant locations. His knowledge of regional cuisine has molded his own unique style of cooking. His passion and attention to detail flourish through his culinary dishes and he delights in creating memorable dining experiences for his guests. He looks forward to this new venture with Peachtree Hills Place and connecting with its Members. Chef Derek Larsen is a native of Staten Island, NY and moved to Conyers at the age of 13.  Outside of the kitchen, he enjoys spending time with his wife of 12 years, Diana and his children Nicholas and Noah. He often spends time with his children enjoying their hobbies, football and video games. He has a love for the outdoors and taking trips to the mountains, as well as watching soccer games at Mercedes Benz Stadium.

Favorite foods:  Any and all home cooked/homestyle meals.  A Whole roasted chicken and potatoes.  My mom’s chicken Parmesan with angel hair pasta.  Just find comfort and reminds me of childhood.

Food bucket list:  I want to make it to Spain and Italy.  Spain because of my recent venture at Under the Cork Tree, showed me the culture in which they eat, the small plates, family, social gathering, everyone shares around a table full of different varieties of food. Italy for homestyle meal feeling, like the saying every great Italian kitchen has someone grandmother in the back making her family recipes.

Food guilty pleasure:  Would have to be Krispy Creme Donuts and a Woodfire Pizza.  Those warm donuts right out the fryer hard to resist.  And light crispy almost burnt wood fired pizza can never turn down.

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David is our fitness center manager and also is a certified personal trainer.  David holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in exercise science and a Master’s of Science degree in sports management.   He’s been committed to health and wellness his entire life.   It’s his passion.   In 2009, he developed his fitness philosophy.  He believes in focusing on the continual evolution of physical health in the human body while it ages, while empowering adults with knowledge, skills, support, guidance, and resources.David’s most recent job was with the City of Anniston Aquatics and Fitness Center.  He ran the “Senior Sneakers” program, coached basketball for 6-14 year olds, and implemented therapeutic programming for seniors.  He spent 18 years with the City of Anniston.  When we interviewed David for our position, we asked him what makes his heart sing and what would pull him away from his current job.  He told us that he gets great satisfaction and joy from coaching and supporting someone to achieve their fitness goals in a caring, fun, and energetic atmosphere. And, that he has always wanted to run his own center.

A little bit about David.  He grew up in Lawrenceville as one of three siblings – the middle child - and his Mother’s favorite. She describes him as “humble, patient, and compassionate”. David says he learned a lot from his older brother and from having to take care of his youngest sister.  He went to school at Jacksonville State University to play football where he was a 3- year starter.  In his senior year at college, his wife became pregnant with their son.  It was a pivotal moment as David had to decide if he was going to be a family man or continue his football career.  He quit football his senior year to take care of his wife and son.   His coach supported his decision to leave football while continuing his academics and graduating with a degree.  David has been married for 21 years to his lovely wife, Quatrina.  They have two children – Derek and Aniya.

David’s aspiration is to aid and inspire adults on their journey to a healthier lifestyle.  He looks forward to partnering with you on your journey.

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Jayne Ann serves as one of our friendly, caring, helpful and Member-centric Concierges.
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Amy is an integral part of Member's experiences at Peachtree Hills Place and orchestrates Member events and socials ensuring all Members have valuable experiences engaging with neighbors and other Peachtree Hills Place staff.

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