William Barker
Owner
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Growing up on a North Carolina farm in Robeson County, William Barker moved to Raleigh in 1973 to attend N.C. State University. He began real estate sales in 1979, and founded Barker Realty in 1984 as an investment and property management real estate company. William Barker began selling real estate in the Raleigh area in 1979 with Bacon and Company. In 1989, William began building custom homes under William T. Barker Construction. He later formed Barker and Lovette Construction Company, specializing in commercial building renovations and fit-ups. Over this time period, William has also been involved as managing partner in several companies specializing in land development. He has served on the NC Building Code Committee, is a member of the Wake County Home Builders Association, the National HBA, and the Raleigh Board of Realtors. |
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Cindy Minion
Office Manager,
Broker-in-Charge
(919) 322-1181 |
Cindy Styles Minion grew up the daughter of a South Carolina home builder and developer and has literally been in the real estate business all of her life. When she was too old to tag along on job sites, she began working summers and afternoons in the family business. After college, Cindy worked with a resort condominium developer in the development and construction department, designing and building resort condominiums along the east and Gulf coasts. After moving to North Carolina in 1987, Cindy obtained her NC Real Estate License and sold real estate with York Properties, specializing in the Cary and Apex area. In 1994, Cindy joined Barker Realty as Office Manager. Since that time, she has received her Broker's License and now oversees all activities as Broker-in-Charge. |
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Marybeth Neblett
Director of
Fiscal Management
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Marybeth Neblett grew up in New England as the only daughter in a family of nine children; she learned early on what it meant to be a team player! She moved to North Carolina with her husband and two children in 1992. Marybeth has over 30 years of experience working in almost every discipline a company might have - engineering, marketing and sales, finance, administration - as well as working as an independent consultant doing New Product Development for major Fortune 500 companies. Marybeth understands the complexities of running a business! She is a licensed NC Real Estate Broker. Marybeth has been with Barker Realty since January 1997 when she joined the company as the Leasing Property Manager. In January 2000, she was promoted to the Director of Property Management, overseeing Leasing and Maintenance. In 2006 she moved into the newly created role of Director of Fiscal Management. As such she oversees the accounting and risk management functions for Barker Realty, Inc., Barker & Lovette General Contractors and W.T. Barker Construction. |
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Daniel Burbank
Property Manager
Association and Commercial
(919) 322-1192 |
Daniel Burbank joined Barker Realty in September of 2005 and has proven himself an invaluable asset to the company. As a youth, Daniel lived with his family in Spain and Scotland and has travelled extensively. It was during his time in Spain that he learned to love the Spanish vernacular. He continued studying the Spanish language and culture when he returned to the United States to attend college. He graduated from NCSU with a dual degree in Business Management (Marketing Concentration) and International Studies of Latin America. Daniel has also received a Notary Public certification from the state of North Carolina. In his free time Daniel enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, as well as working with his local church. Daniel is a Broker licensed in NC. |
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Bill North
Property Manager,
Affordable Housing Portfolio
(919) 322-1190
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Bill is a native of Mississippi, relocating to Wilmington in 1989 and to Raleigh in 1996. He has been involved in Property Management since 1985, after a career in the Hospitality Industry managing restaurants in S. Louisana. He is a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy from 1972 to 1976. Bill attended school at the University of Hawaii and Louisiana State University. When not working, Bill enjoys home improvement projects and cooking. Bill is a licensed NC Real Estate Broker. |
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Rodna Shontz
Property Manager,
Traditional Portfolio
(919) 322-1185 |
Rodna has worked in various administrative positions ranging from non-profit to commercial and residential construction. She is a North Carolina local that joined Barker Realty, Inc. in 2008 as an assistant. Currently working as a property manager allows her the ability to help others, the most rewarding aspect of her job. Rodna is a Broker licensed in NC. |
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Carolyn Somerville
Property Manager
(919) 322-1189 |
Carolyn has been with Barker Realty since November 2004. Carolyn moved to North Carolina from Eastern Massachusetts in the spring of 2003. She enjoys living in Raleigh and since starting at Barker Realty has become much more comfortable driving around the area without first mapquesting the directions! As a long-term renter she brings a sense of urgency to maintenance issues and knows the comforts that tenants value. Carolyn is a licensed NC Real Estate Broker. |
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Taylor Payne
Marketing Assistant
(919) 322-1191 |
Taylor graduated from N C State in 2003 with a degree in Film/Multi Disciplinary Studies. After college she moved to Wilmington, where she worked as an administrative assistant for a real estate sales office and then as leasing agent for a rental office. In 2009, Taylor moved back to Raleigh and joined Barker Realty. She enjoys the creative side of marketing and advertising, meeting people through property showings, and keeping in touch with current market conditions. |
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Meredith Stickland
Marketing Assistant/
Admin. Assistant
(919) 859-0044 |
Meredith joined the Barker team in February 2012. She has a degree in Interior Design from Meredith College, and has 5 years of experience in a variety of professional settings. Her training in design and her past experience have allowed Meredith to bring a fresh perspective to the Barker marketing team. She is also pursuing a masters degree at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Meredith has a love of travel and has traveled extensively in Europe and Africa. These travel experiences have taught her that being patient and flexible in high stress situations goes a long way. Meredith also enjoys cooking gourmet food and is known among her friends as the scone baker! |
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Charles Zevenhuizen
Broker/Sales & Leasing
(919) 859-0044 |
A Raleigh native, Mr. Zevenhuizen attended both the University of North Carolina Wilmington and Chapel Hill. A licensed real estate broker in North Carolina since 2000, his career has encompassed construction, renovation and development of commercial, industrial, historical and multi-family properties in the Research Triangle area. His current focus is in sales (Commercial and Residential) and leasing (Commercial).
He enjoys serving his community through civic and charitable causes. He is married with two daughters.
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Karen Chronister
Leasing Coordinator
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Karen Chronister joined the Barker Realty, Inc. staff in February 2003 as our Front Desk Receptionist. Prior to moving to the Raleigh area in 1995, she had moved six times since 1989. She is well aware of the pressures involved in transferring to a new area. Karen's work experience includes over 10 years of Receptionist/Administration work in a variety of fields all of which required many interpersonal relations. Karen brings to the Barker Team a pleasant phone attitude and a strong willingness to help others. |
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Kim Oliver
Accounting Assistant
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Kim grew up in Raleigh after moving from Indiana at age 5. She received a BS in Psychology from Appalachian State University. After graduating, she lived in Jacksonville, NC for three years before returning to the Raleigh area. She worked in the construction and property management field as an office manager for two and a half years before joining Barker Realty in April of 2006. |
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Tina Eisbrenner
Leasing Assistant,
City of Raleigh
Affordable Housing Portfolio
(919) 322-1184 |
Tina graduated from the Institute of Biblical Studies in 1993. She began her career in the Banking field as a Customer Service Representative with Fleet Credit Card Services where she stayed until 2003. At that point she took on a new challenge in the childcare field, working as a Pre-School Teacher until relocating to the Raleigh area in 2007 with her husband and three children. Tina joined the Barker Realty Team in 2008 as the Leasing Assistant for the City of Raleigh Affordable Housing Program. Her goal is to help residents and applicants with any concerns that they may have. She enjoys meeting new people, helping others find suitable homes for their family, and making people smile during the duration of their day. |
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