John C Hamilton
Corbella, Inc.
Napa,CA
1
Certification
36
years of professional experience
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in commercial workout banking, sports management, and contract negotiations. Proven entrepreneurial background in sports management and real estate development. Skilled in leading non-profit initiatives within education and the wine industry. Strong leadership and organizational abilities enable effective staff management and training.
Work History
Owner/C.E.O.
16 Years- Owns 50% of the Company. Corbella specializes in the creative design and construction of custom and speculative homes in the Houston, Texas metropolitan area.
- Managed the financial and administrative operations of the company.
- Founded Corbella, Inc. in 2009, building on experience from predecessor affiliated companies established in 2005.
Owner/President
24 Years- Successfully negotiated over $200 Million of professional sports employment contracts.
- Negotiated contracts for clients in NFL, NBA, FIBA, MLB, and CFL, ensuring optimal terms and conditions.
- Negotiate employment contracts and Marketing and Endorsement Contracts for Professional Athletes and College and Professional Teams’ Coaches. Also served as Business Manager, which included analyzing business investment proposals, managing clients’ investment activities and administrative functions.
Vice President and District Manager
9 Years- Managed a group of Relationship Managers (RMs) who serviced criticized commercial loans totaling more than $125 million. Assisted RMs with debt restructure strategies and negotiations; developed loan relationship strategic plans; represented the bank during bankruptcy proceedings; and evaluated base pay and bonus compensation.
- Oversaw operations in Houston, TX; McLean & Tysons Corner, VA; Washington, D.C.; Bethesda, MD; and Baltimore, MD.
- Directed strategic initiatives supporting credit, risk, and operational objectives across banking business lines.
- Oversaw regulatory compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to internal controls and banking requirements.
- Led cross-functional teams to improve portfolio performance and decision-making consistency.
Vice President Capital Markets Division
1 Year- Presented to major pension and college endowment funds to raise capital for acquiring pools of assets.
- Led portfolio review processes for commercial lending, ensuring credit quality and policy compliance.
- Directed underwriting decisions for complex financing transactions using risk-based analysis and documented approvals.
Education
WSET II
- Certified WSET Level II with Merit
- Administered by Napa Valley Wine Academy on behalf of The Wine & Spirits Educational Trust (London, England)
Certificate of Wine Business Management
- Certificate of Wine Business Management
- Sonoma State University School of Business and Economics
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
- C. T. Bauer College of Business - Center for Executive Development
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Skills
Business management
Financial management
Project management
Strategic planning
Business planning
Small business operations
Negotiation
Customer relations
Relationship building
Investment strategy
Administrative management
Business administration
Boards
Board of Director Auction Napa Valley; Board of Director NVV Healthy Community Fund; Committee Member Napa Valley Vintners Grant Review Committee; Board of Director River Middle School (Treasurer 2016 to present); Former Board of Director Hands Across the Valley; Former Board of Director Alvin ISD Education Foundation; Former Committee Member Alvin ISD Citizens Advisory Committee
Affiliations
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) – CFP Board of Standards, Inc.; Former Certified Agent – National Basketball Players Association (NBPA); Former Certified Contract Advisor – National Football League Players Association (NFLPA); Former Certified Agent – Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA); Licensed Builder - Texas Residential Construction Commission (“TRCC”); Member of Greater Houston Builders Association
Certification
CFP
WSET II, with Merit
Certificate of Wine Business Management
Timeline
Owner/C.E.O.
Corbella, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2021Read More
Owner/President
Performance Sports
01.1993 - 01.2017Read More
Vice President Capital Markets Division
NationsBank (Amresco, Inc.)
01.1991 - 01.1992Read More
Vice President and District Manager
NationsBank n/k/a Bank of America
01.1985 - 01.1994Read More
Nicholls State University
Bachelor of Science from Finance
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University of Houston
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Napa Valley Wine Academy
WSET II
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Sonoma State University
Certificate of Wine Business Management
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