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Inside NC REALTORS® | Welcome to the Team!
from Insight | May 2022
by NC REALTORS®
Meet the Newest NC REALTORS® Staff
In the past year, NC REALTORS® added several phenomenal staff members— one in the operations department, one in the finance department and four in the government affairs department. We hope you enjoy getting to know some fun facts about these individuals. For a complete list of NC REALTORS® staff and leadership, please visit ncrealtors.org/staff.
Brewer Sternbergh
BREWER STERNBERGH | RECEPTIONIST
When did you join the staff?
June 2021
Educational background:
Some college courses
Experience related to your current position:
25 years in customer service and hospitality
If you could go back in time to any era, which would it be?
I would go back to the 1990s and put all my money into Apple.
Which historical figure would you most like to meet?
Abraham Lincoln
David Berkebile
DAVID BERKEBILE | ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
When did you join the staff?
August 2021
Educational background:
I’m currently in school working towards a double major in accounting and finance.
What is your favorite food?
Ramen, sushi or pizza
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.
What show are you currently binge-watching?
Peacemaker. Also, The Last Kingdom.
Genise Smith-Watkins
GENISE SMITH-WATKINS | SHARED GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DIRECTOR
When did you join the staff?
June 2021
Educational background:
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Legal Studies from Michigan State University and a Masters of Public Policy & Administration from Western Michigan University
Experience related to your current position:
Over 20 years of public/government affairs and eight years in business management
Who inspires you?
Genuine public servants who give their all for the people they serve, especially those who are less fortunate
Jade Petty
JADE PETTY | GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ASSISTANT
When did you join the staff?
October 2021
Educational background:
Music Performance/Music Composition from the University of Nevada Las Vegas
What was the best concert you ever attended?
Oasis with Kasabian at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, Nevada
Where would you like to go on vacation if you had a month off and money was no object?
I would go to Adelaide, Australia to visit my church.
Have you ever met anyone famous?
Yes, quite a few. My favorite would have to be Sting and Andre Agassi.
RYAN KLUK | REGIONAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DIRECTOR
When did you join the staff?
February 2022
Educational background:
Bachelor of Arts in Biology and History with a minor in Rhetoric and Theatre from Hampden- Sydney College. Masters of Arts in Public Policy from the University of Denver.
Experience related to your current position:
I interned for an NC Congressman in 2021.
What are you passionate about?
Outdoor activities (i.e. hiking, camping), Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and board games
What’s your favorite podcast?
Pardon My Take
William Bradford
WILLIAM BRADFORD | SHARED & REGIONAL GOVT. AFFAIRS DIRECTOR
When did you join the staff?
March 2022
Educational background:
Bachelor of Arts in Government from New Mexico State University and Master of Arts in China Studies from National Chengchi University
Experience related to your current position:
I worked as the Director of Governmental Relations at the Associated Students of New Mexico State University for two years.
Where did you grow up, and where else have you lived?
I grew up in Aztec, a small town in northwest New Mexico. I lived for four years in Las Cruces, New Mexico while I attended college. Following that, I spent two years living in Taipei, Taiwan where I obtained my masters.
