Operations Manager: Sharon Hylton
Sharon Hylton, Hylton & Company Co-founder, is an astute and accomplished businesswoman with a deep understanding of the real estate marketplace, with particular expertise in finance. Born and raised in Martinsville, Virginia, she relocated to Chesterfield in 1998 after accepting a job transfer with DuPont. Sharon retired from DuPont in 2009 with 33 years of service, culminating in her role as senior Human Resources Manager.
Her journey is a testament to perseverance and excellence—beginning as a secretary and machine operator, she advanced to managing a research lab and eventually into human resources leadership, all while raising her son as a single parent and completing her college education. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources from Averett University and a Master’s Degree in Human Resources from The George Washington University.
After retiring from her first career, Sharon launched a successful second chapter as a real estate agent and construction project manager. She now serves as Chief Operations Officer at Hylton & Company, where she applies her strategic leadership, operational expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence across all areas of the business.
Sharon is deeply involved in her community. She volunteers with local homeless organizations and gives back through her membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She also serves faithfully as a Doorkeeper at First Baptist Church South Richmond. An avid traveler and fitness enthusiast. An interesting fact about Sharon is that she has exercised nearly every day for the past 50 years. She is the proud mother of LeQuan.
