Team

Barbara holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Mountain State University, graduating cum laude. She also holds the Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) designation through the National Apartment Association. Barbara currently serves as President of the Greater Dayton Apartment Association, demonstrating her commitment to advancing the multifamily housing industry and supporting the professional development of its members.  Barbara serves as Vice President of Property Management for Oberer Management Services, a role she assumed on June 1, 2026. In this position, she provides strategic leadership for the company’s property management operations, partnering with clients to maximize asset performance while leading and developing high-performing teams across a diverse multifamily portfolio.

Barbara returned to the Oberer Management Services team in 2016 as a Regional Manager after previously serving as the on-site manager for a 592-unit apartment community, where she was instrumental in repositioning the property and preparing it for sale. Throughout her tenure, she has overseen a portfolio that includes urban high-rise, scattered-site, and traditional garden-style apartment communities. Her collaborative leadership style and commitment to coaching and developing Community Managers have consistently driven best-in-market operational and financial results.

With more than twenty years of experience in property management, Barbara brings extensive expertise in market-rate housing, student housing, and new construction/lease-up communities across multiple markets. Her industry knowledge, operational excellence, and dedication to client success have been key contributors to her advancement within the organization. In recognition of her leadership and impact, she received the Oberer Management Services Inspiration Award in 2014 and the Elevate Award in 2025.