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

Patricia A. Hartman, CPM
Vice President - Management and Acquisitions
Realtor® - Ohio Licensed Sales Associate

Over 25 years active experience in Asset management for over 200 multifamily properties, and property management for over 8,000 units.

Wide experience covers Housing Tax Credit, project-based section 8 housing, conventional, and other commercial properties.

Property performance analysis for lenders in multiple states.

Former Director of Housing Management and Services for Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority.

Extensive sales, acquisitions, financing, and real estate investment analysis.

Professional Memberships and Experience:

• Certified Property Manager (CPM)
• Certified Multifamily Inspector by Mortgage Bankers Association
• Ohio Real Estate Licensee
• IREM Faculty Member
• Past Instructor, Columbus Apartment Association
• Columbus Apartment Association Hall of Fame Recipient
• Specialist in Housing Credit management (SHCM)
• Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP): Institute of Real Estate Management
• Numerous courses including LIHTC, asset management, and property management

Thomas K. Mixter, CPA, MBA
Controller

Nearly 25 years experience in accounting, finance, internal auditing, and management.

MBA, Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University

BS, Business Administration, The Ohio State University

Professional Memberships:

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

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.

Jody Hudson
Compliance Manager

Focuses full time on HUD/affordable housing compliance, with valuable perspective added by prior experience in on-site property management and accounting. Property Management software technical specialist and training specialist.

Designations and Courses:

• Associates Degree in Accounting
• Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO)
• Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM)
• Accredited Housing Manager (AHM)
• Numerous courses in Fair housing, HUD occupancy compliance, and related HUD programs and systems

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