Sara Bentley

Account Executive

Forward Space

Sara joined the Forward Space team in November 2019 after a year and a half in the CRE industry. As an account executive, Sara creates a seamless process for clients from start to finish encompassing: specification, budget analysis, design refinement, and installation of furniture. She specializes in developing long-lasting customer relationships and helping those customers create inspiring working and learning environments in the corporate, education, and healthcare markets.

Sara graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a bachelor’s degree in both Supply Chain and Operations Management and Marketing. Growing up in Iowa, Sara spent her time in and on the water, where she developed a competitive edge and dedication to swimming. She was recruited by UWM on a swimming scholarship and competed as an NCAA Division 1 Swimmer for UWM, earning multiple conference titles and leading the team as a captain. She remains very active with weightlifting, catching the next surf break (outside of Wisconsin), cycling, and walking her dog Tito.

See how she answered a few questions:

Q: What do you enjoy the most about commercial real estate?
A: I enjoy the people and the opportunity to be involved in the development of the incredible city of Milwaukee.

Q: What is the best piece of advice you have received?
A: Always think big, give it everything you have, and stay humble

Q: What is your favorite quote?
A: Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement. – Marv Levy

Q: Where did you grow up?
A: Ames, IA

Q: What was cool you were growing up but isn’t cool now?
A: Let me get back to you, I’m still growing up

Q: What’s your favorite place to travel to?
A: The beach or the lake. Anywhere I can surf, wakeboard, or water ski.

Q: What do you hope to get out of your membership with CARW?
A:  I hope to network with some awesome people, make new friends, and learn from the best in the industry.