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A strong market relies
on a good exhibitor mix. We take pride in bringing
unique products from a variety of backgrounds,
talented and creative individuals, and innovative
businesses that range from the cutting edge of
trends to deep knowledge in their collectible
field.
Diverse Markets
Management (DMM), LLC is a DC-based firm
specializing in the development and management of
outdoor public exhibitor markets. Principals in the
firm are experienced leaders in specialty vending
and in managing relations with this unique group of
small business entrepreneurs. Members of the DMM
team have an experienced and successful history of
working together on markets, especially at historic
Eastern Market. Key attributes of the team include
the manager of The Flea Market at Eastern Market (FMEM),
decades of business activity as exhibitors and
managers, as well as long working relationships with
other stakeholders of the Market. Because our team
has actual investments and livelihoods based on
vending and deep roots in the city, we have a
particularly personal commitment to a market's
success. We are strongly dedicated to developing and
maintaining a financially sustainable market while
enhancing the ongoing integration of a market into
the community.
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Diverse Markets
Management Team Principals |
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Michael
Berman: Executive Director
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
on the board of Trustees of the Committee of
100 on the Federal City, the oldest civic
planning organization in DC. Michael lives
and maintains his studio on Capitol Hill and
through his leadership as president of the
Downtown Artists Coalition, has just
launched a new public studio and gallery
complex in downtown DC called F St | Arts.
He is also a member of many local and city
organizations.
William
Coates: Managing Director
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:
Director
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. |
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