He is licensed as a real estate broker in Oregon and Arizona. As senior property manager, Barker works closely with Joe Sandahl on supervising the other property managers and the performance of the entire management portfolio. His current direct management projects include a newly acquired 11-story office building located in Portland's' central business district. Barker has also proven skilled in analyzing governmental restraints on the use of land and demographic trends in areas in which property acquisition or development is being considered. While predominately involved in managing commercial properties.
Barker is also active in loan origination, property evaluation, and acquisition.
Barker received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Reed College in Portland and completed graduate course work in geography and urban planning at Portland State University. He has studied real estate law, finance and practices. In addition, Ty has taken advanced courses sponsored by the Institute of Real Estate Management and the Building Owners and Manages Association. Currently, he is pursuing professional designations offered by both organizations. Ty Barker .