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Michael Berman has experience in the fine arts, art community organizing, land planning, historic preservation, real estate, property management, and the development of outdoor markets. He is a practicing artist and active exhibitor. Michael has worked with both public and governmental agencies, as well as privately funded companies in arts related programs and exhibiting. He serves as a board member of the Public Space Planning and Management Corporation, which provides the District with advice and oversight concerning vending laws, planning and management. Michael lives and maintains his studio on Capitol Hill and is a member of many local and city organizations.

William Coates has provided consistent and flawless on-site market management for 10 years. He offers exceptional constituent services and is able to understand, direct and resolve the many issues that are encountered at any market. He has great communication skills, knows every long-term exhibitor by name, has great rapport with them, and has developed the necessary trust and respect to implement strong management directive. Mr. Coates was born and raised in Capitol Hill and has served in many capacities at Eastern Market for more than 25 years.

Tom Rall, whose management of the Flea Market at Eastern Market, now in its 25th year, helped build the Sunday market into what has been called one of the "best small markets in the country". He turned what once was an under-used public space on Sundays into a contributing element of an economic revitalization that realtors and guides call the "heart of Capitol Hill". Tom has deep ties to the Capitol Hill community and is a contributing member of the pillar organizations that keep the Hill a proud and rich neighborhood.