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Sterling Hamilton Real Estate Developer and Broker with Cushman Wakefield Sage Partners A Fayetteville, Arkansas native, Sterling Hamilton is a father, real estate developer and active community member in his beloved hometown. His work at a non-profit affordable housing organization in Chicago, Illinois sparked Hamilton's interest and life-long passion for land development and affordable housing. A champion for affordable housing, Hamilton seeks to provide housing options for his neighbors across Northwest Arkansas. He holds a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. Additionally, he received training as a real estate broker at CBRE's Seattle office and as a developer at Seattle's Yarrow Bay Holdings. " " Experience with Leadership Fayetteville I was invited to participate upon my acceptance of a job in commercial brokerage, moving from Seattle and returning to Fayetteville. I enjoyed the camaraderie and getting to know leaders in Fayetteville. Project I did a yoga night at Trailside Yoga where the class was a donation based fund raiser for Lifestyles, one of our great non-profit organizations in Fayetteville. The experience was rewarding and frankly hilarious. John Newman did not show off his half splits or his down- ward facing dog, to my disappointment and amusement. Benefits and connections The program accelerated my social network and knowledge of the city, expediting community involve- ment and institutional knowledge I have put deals in front of bankers in my class as well as brokered the first public private partnership in Fayetteville where one of my cohort was party to a transaction related to the deal. My involvement with organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, the College Avenue Redevel- opment Committee, the Roots Festival and a number of other civic organizations was at least tangential to leadership Fayetteville if not directly tied to it. Without Leadership Fayetteville, we would probably not have the Co-op at Lafayette, and College Today and Feed and Folly might not exist. Favorite program aspect Mostly making fun of Steve Clark through improvi- sational comedy. Because he is a good sport. Recommendation Do it. You will meet people you will do business with and be friends with, almost without exception. If you think the organizers are being too cheesy, ask for some wine. Best things about Fayetteville I love the southern culture of Fayetteville tempered with university cosmopolitanism. I believe the region of Northwest Arkansas is distinct from other areas, in part due to the area's unique value system. 11 Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce