Committed to Going the Extra Mile
The Barcus Team consists of professional individuals with extensive experience and credentials.  Working together under our highly efficient operating system, our team is committed to the highest ethical and performance standards, and dedicated to doing whatever it takes to get the job done well. 

Philip D. Barcus
President, Principal Broker
Realtor® - Licensed 1971

Has worked fulltime in the real estate industry in management, sales, and leasing of commercial and industrial properties, as well as conventional and affordable multifamily housing since 1971.

Served as Property Manager and Vice President for 7 years prior to acquiring the Corporation now known as The Barcus Company, Inc.

President and chief operating officer of The Barcus Company, Inc. since 1985.

The Institute of Real Estate Management Completed Courses:

• Marketing and Leasing of Real Estate
• Managing Real Estate as an Investment
• Problem Solving and Decision Making for Property Managers
• Workout of Troubled Properties

Other Courses:

• LIHTC Management Compliance
• LIHTC Acquisitions
• Numerous other industry-related classes and seminars

Professional Achievements:

• Past President of the Columbus Apartment Association.
• Past Treasurer for two years of the Columbus Apartment Association.
• Past Executive Committee member of the Columbus Apartment Association.
• Trustee of the Columbus Apartment Association.
• Author of Guidebooks for Officers and Guidebook for Trustees for which the Columbus Apartment Association received the prestigious National Paragon Award for excellence from the National Apartment Association.
• Past Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Columbus Apartment Association and served on the nominating committee.
• Past President of the CAA Charitable Assistance Foundation, and has served as Trustee.
• Multiple years as Trustee for the Ohio Apartment Association.

Professional Memberships:

• Columbus Apartment Association
• Ohio and National Apartment Associations
• Columbus Board of Realtors®
• Ohio and National Association of Realtors®
• Multiple Listing Service
• Midwest Affordable Housing Management Association
• National Affordable Housing Management Association

Diane M. Barcus, CPA
Executive Vice President

Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The Ohio State University with major in Accounting.

Numerous industry-related classes and seminars, including LIHTC and HOME funds management compliance.

Professional Memberships:

• Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Roxana Hammock, CPM®
Vice President-Management Operations

Graduate of Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management and Marketing

Expertise includes all aspects of real estate management including lease-ups and rehabs, acquisitions, dispositions, troubled property turn-arounds, new market analysis, due diligence, marketing, client development, asset management, property management, and portfolio management of multi family properties. Skill strengths include:

• Exceptional leadership, Management training, Team development
• Financial management, Forecasting, Profit growth
• Strategic planning, Business planning
• Client relations, Customer service
• Management operations
• Creative problem solving

Managed over 40 market rate/conventional and affordable housing properties with a portfolio of over 3500 units in multiple states. Positions have included Leasing Consultant, On-site Property Manager, Program Compliance Specialist, Area Property Manager, and Regional Vice President.

Management experience encompasses conventional sites from 50-400 units, as well as affordable housing communities ranging from 30-450 units, encompassing HUD insured and project-based Section 8 programs, Public Housing, Rural Development, Home, LIHTC, Bond financed properties, senior and family housing.

Extensive experience in housing tax credit management on all levels including on-site management, multi-site compliance, asset management, rehab and start up. Has worked with most major equity investors, such as SunAmerica Affordable Housing Partners, Boston Capital, WNC, MMA Financial and others.

Contributing writer for industry publications including The Network, IREM in-Line, Multifamily Executive, and Units magazines.

Professional Memberships and Certifications:

• Multi-state Real Estate Broker
• Certified Property Manager (CPM®), Institute of Real Estate Management
• Certified Marketing and Leasing Trainer®
• Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP®)
• Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS®)
• Assisted Housing Manager (AHS®)
• Spectrum Training Award Recipient (S.T.A.R.®), National Office of Rural Development
• Certified Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) Inspector

Markus Zarins, CPA
Controller

Graduate of Ohio University College of Business, Athens, Ohio
Bachelors of Business Administration, Accounting

Previous experience includes auditing for-profit and non-profit organizations with regional accounting firm.

Special Studies include Business Strategy, Financial Analysis & Forecasting, Organizational design, Operational logistics, Marketing strategy, Quantitative analysis.

Professional Memberships:

• Columbus Young Professionals Club
• Beta Alpha Phi Accounting Fraternity

Russ Milliron
Maintenance Coordinator

Premier maintenance supervisor in central Ohio with over 30 years experience in maintenance supervision and related fields.

Designations and Experience:

• CMM (Certified Manager of Maintenance)
• Former Maintenance Instructor for Columbus Apartment Association, and private company group training.
• Featured in trade organization magazine for design of a preventive maintenance program.
• Former home builder, engineering draftsman, HVAC technician, and worked on the construction of Sea World in Florida.
• College level studies in Business Management.
• Numerous courses, and seminars including the construction and maintenance trades, safety, fair housing, architectural drawing, maintenance management and supervision.

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