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.
Jennifer was born and raised in New Hampshire and moved to North Carolina in 2000 with her husband and two children. With over two decades of experience in sales and business development, Jennifer is a seasoned professional she consistently demonstrated her ability to drive growth and foster long-term client relationships. Her strategic approach and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in her success. Jennifer is also a volunteer with the state of NC as a GAL (guardian at litem) for children in foster care.
Chan was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Winston-Salem State University. She has been working in property management since 2010 and obtained her NC Real Estate License in 2020. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family, watching sports and trying new recipes.
Brett is from Kernersville, North Carolina, and joined Barker Realty in 2025. He is a graduate of Appalachian State University, where he studied music business and trained as a classical guitarist. Brett’s work experience includes two years in artist management and two years in marketing.
As Property Management Assistant, Brett is responsible for showing properties, processing maintenance requests, and ensuring accurate and timely communication with tenants and applicants. He loves meeting new people every day and looks forward to helping you find your next home!
In his free time, Brett enjoys discovering new music, reading, golfing, and cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers.
Oriel was born and raised in North Carolina. She holds a Bachelor degree in Social Work. After graduating college, she began working in the Property Management business and currently has 7 years experience as an Administrative Assistant. Oriel enjoys helping others and spending quality time with family.
Karen Chronister joined Barker Realty, Inc. in February 2003 as our Front Desk Receptionist. She was enrolled in the Secretarial Executive Program at Fayetteville Technical Community College in her youth. Karen’s work experience includes over 20 years of Receptionist/Administration duties in a variety of fields including medical, hospitality, and insurance. Karen’s career path has always centered around interpersonal relations and a strong willingness to help others. Her son is a NCSU graduate of the Computer Science Department and a newlywed in July 2022. In her free time, Karen enjoys the mountains, dancing, and collecting magnets.
With over 20 years of experience in property management, Tiffany brings a proven track record of maximizing property value, streamlining operations, and delivering exceptional tenant and owner satisfaction. Her expertise spans residential and commercial properties, including leasing, maintenance oversight, and budgeting.
She is known for her hands-on approach, strong communication skills, and ability to solve complex challenges efficiently. Throughout her career, she has built lasting relationships with clients, vendors, and tenants by prioritizing transparency, responsiveness, and results.
Elizabeth joined Barker Realty in 2025 as the Accounting Manager. She grew up in Cary, NC and has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Elon University and a master’s degree in accounting from Appalachian State University. Elizabeth has 15 years of experience in public accounting, non-profit, and small business accounting services. Elizabeth brings a strong skillset in financial analysis and reporting to the Barker team. Outside of the office, Elizabeth can be found spending time with her family, or volunteering with church or her children’s elementary school PTA.