Larry Lieberman formed the corporation that is now the Barrington Group, in 1974.  By the mid 90’s Larry had acquired some 21 properties, spread over 5 states, and BGI was managing them all.  With his partner Metzger and Company, accolades and awards for their rehab and management efforts were common.

With offices in Columbus Ohio and Atlanta Georgia, Larry moved himself and most of BGI to their new home in Sarasota, Florida in 1996.  While continuing to manage 4,000 apartment units in 5 states, BGI began developing a new townhome property that BGI designed.  Again, with their partner Metzger and Co, BGI developed and built a new property in Atlanta and in Sarasota. Although the Sarasota property was built to be a rental property BGI’s marketing expertise was demonstrated when they sensed that the market would be best served by selling the units as condominiums and began selling just as construction was starting.

10 years after their move to Florida, while continuing to own their portfolio of apartment properties, BGI is fully involved in new property development, including a 1668 unit Sarasota Bay waterfront luxury condominium community known as Long Bar Pointe.

SCOTT D. BRADLEY
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Scott D. Bradley, C.P.A., joined The Barrington Group in 1987 as Corporate Controller.  Since that time, he has assumed responsibility for all real estate finance and capital structure matters, financial reporting and compliance, information systems, treasury management and investor relations.  Scott graduated from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, and began his professional finance career by earning his C.P.A. designation with KPMG International, one of the “Big Four” accounting firms.

A resident of Sarasota since 1996, Scott supports the arts and volunteered his services as a board member and, later, Treasurer of the board of directors of the Sarasota Ballet of Florida from 1999 to 2001. He also enjoys food, travel, fitness and especially family. This fitness enthusiast has completed a marathon as well as a few triathlons and duathlons, and is a member of the Manasota Track Club. He and his wife are the very proud parents of three daughters.

Ronda Gallehue is responsible for management, sales and marketing and risk management for all existing and planned projects. She joined the Barrington Group in 1987 in Ohio, where she served as Regional Property Manager for the Midwest Region and later as Vice President for Property Management.

A Sarasota resident since 1996, Ronda is a member of the National Apartment Association and was on the Board of Directors of the Carolina Landings Master Association. In keeping with her commitment to community service, she worked with Children’s Haven and Adult Community Services to initiate the committee that created the Handi-Capable Award. This annual recognition, designated as “A Celebration of Artistic Creation," showcases individuals who have exemplified courage, with proceeds from its awards banquets benefiting programs at Children’s Haven for children, teens, and adults with disabilities.

Ronda holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Ohio State University.

Lisa E. Bagwell has handled all legal aspects for The Barrington Group and its various entities since joining the company in 2004. She was admitted to both The Florida Bar and the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, in 1988. She was admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in 1993 and to the North Carolina State Bar the following year.

Ms. Bagwell graduated from the University of South Florida and received her Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law in 1987. She has resided in the Sarasota area since 1996.

Barbi D'Ambruoso prepared for a career in the hospitality industry at Southeast Academy and later acquired extensive experience by marketing and managing hotels and vacation homes in Orlando-where she lived from 1983 to 2001.  

Barbi joined the Barrington Group in 2001 as the National Marketing Director for 17 apartment communities across 6 states.  As the Barrington Group ventured into condominium sales, Barbi's role intensified into marketing and design for Sarasota's demand for high end communities.

Barbi's keen sense of style has played an important role in her ability to design virtual and on-site models.  From websites to press releases, advertising and events, to budgets, training and creating and implementation of company policies, Barbi still maintains her ability to oversee the marketing of the Barrington Group's apartment business.  

A resident of Palm-Aire in Sarasota, Barbi has volunteered her time for the Sarasota Grouper Marathon since 2006, works with Manatee County on their annual Safe Kids Night and has instituted the sponsorship for an area woman's softball team.