No one expects it to happen to them, yet every year hurricane season makes a mess of unfortunate travelers’ long anticipated summer vacations. As your guests look forward to relaxation and abundant...
Our team is here to help you grow your business.
From the start, Barefoot has understood that each vacation rental management company is unique. That is why we listen carefully to understand what makes you stand out in your market and then work with you to how we can bring the best technology to support you in your business goals.
We've been making our clients successful for over 20 years and we have a 95% client retention rate.
This is an industry based on relationships. Because we are meant to be tailored, we start our relationship by listening to you, understanding your business goals and exceeding your expectations.
We promise to:
Our Support team has over 100 combined years of experience.
If you are interested in being more than just a number and to work with a technology partner who values your uniqueness, let’s start our conversation.
What is your role with Barefoot?
Chief listener and fixer How did you get interested in the vacation rental industry? Fell into it with a real estate, leasing and tourism background.
What are your hobbies?
Swimming, Kayaking, skiing, my girls (daughters and wife) and travel
What is something that most people don't know about you?
Played college soccer for UNH and had my jaw and nose broken in game-they fixed the nose, then realized I had broken the jaw and I backpacked 2000 miles across the Australian outback.
I am the Director of Sales and Marketing for Barefoot. My focus is making sure that our prospects and customers have the best experience that they can have by partnering with Barefoot.
How did you become interested in the vacation rental industry?
I lived on the Outer Banks of North Carolina for ten years and became very familiar with living in a vacation destination. I also have owned several vacation rental homes so I have the perspective of being an owner that has worked with different vacation rental management companies. With my background in marketing, I fully appreciate all of the intricacies of what vacation rental management companies do to market and brand themselves to both vacationers and home owners.
What is something that no one knows about you?
I am a patent holder for a renewable energy learning kiosk.
Drew has been leading customer facing teams, from Retail and Customer Service to Stock Trading and Technical Support, for over thirty years. He joins Barefoot to provide direction for the Customer Support, Professional Services and Training efforts. His interest in Barefoot stems, in part, from a long held interest in the tourism industry.
He and his wife Ingrid have three adult children. Their home in Central New Hampshire also includes three rescued dogs. Drew spends his spare time among several interests including woodworking, playing tournament poker, practicing with his guitar, and sailing on Lake Winnipesaukee.
As the director of Development, I appreciate the opportunity to lead the development team and continue to deliver innovated solutions via the most secured and robust systems. I enjoy partnering with our Support Team to make sure our customers' needs are fulfilled timely.
How did you become interested in the vacation rental industry?
After working in the financial industry and higher education for many years, I found this unique opportunity where I can utilize my IT leadership experiences to contribute in a business servicing to people like me who love to travel and vacation. I look forward to exploring the fun of this business with the Barefoot family who is absolutely the best of the bests in this industry.
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy hiking, traveling, music and different kinds of sports, i.e. competitive sports like badminton and soccer, as well as recreational sports like fantasy baseball.
What is something that no one knows about you?
All my arms and legs were broken before because of sports, and as of today I am still playing badminton tournaments with a completely torn ACL of my left knee :-)
What is your role with Barefoot?
I am a support team member who specializes in assisting clients with their technical accounting needs.
How did you become interested in the vacation rental industry?
I can’t exactly say that I became “interested” in the vacation rental industry but when I moved from California to the Outer Banks of North Carolina 17 years ago, it became part of my daily lifestyle. I had a short stint as a house cleaner and reservationist while pursuing my accounting degree at Elizabeth City State University. I eventually went on to a corporate job but decided it wasn’t the healthiest lifestyle for me. So, when Claiborne came to me about an opening at Barefoot, I decided it would be the best fit for myself and my family. I’m a problem solver and it has suited me perfectly, one of the best career decisions I have made to date.
What are your hobbies?
As lame as this answer is, my family is my biggest hobby. This is especially true now that I have a daughter who is actively involved in many sports. She keeps my husband and me going non-stop. Then there’s my toddler who just goes non-stop until she hits a wall.
What is something that no one knows about you?
I was one of the first babies in the US to undergo blood transfusions in-utero at UCSF Medical Center which saved my life. So yes, I’m a “Test Baby”. Hmm, I wonder if that is what’s wrong with me, ha-ha!
I work as part of the support team and also work with our developer team for projects and work order systems.
How did you become interested in the vacation rental industry?
When I started to work with Barefoot, I started to love vacation Rental industry. I also love our team and our software. I am glad to be one of the Barefoot team.
What are your hobbies?
Tennis, basketball, read book and travel
What is something that no one knows about you?
I have acrophobia.
I am part of the support team. I’m here to assist our customers with their systems.
How did you become interested in the vacation rental industry?
One of my first contracts after I graduated college was in the travel industry. I realized them it can be a fun industry just for the simple fact you get to go places and see things. An opportunity came along for me to get back into the industry. I took that and one company later, I’m here with Barefoot.
What are your hobbies?
Tennis, snowboarding, and electrical engineering.
What is something that no one knows about you?
I used to be a bit of a boxer.
I am is a Support Specialist for Barefoot assisting clients with their questions.
Here is why Sean likes working in the Vacation Rental Industry:
"My first exposure to the Vacation Rental Industry was in 2001 working for a small equipment and linen rental business located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I was later promoted to management, and eventually became an owner operator. After years of explosive growth the company had evolved into a full time, year round business, serving VRM's and their guests from South Eastern North Carolina to Charleston, SC. Being part of a unique small business provided me with exposure to so many other facets of the industry. I was involved in a high-volume commercial laundry, walk in rental locations, golf cart retail and rentals, and a walk in Jet Ski rental location.
I found that working with vacation rental management teams and their guests was extremely rewarding. After a couple of family get-togethers in vacation rentals, I realized the passion I had found for the industry."
"My passion is sailing and the ocean. I am an avid outdoorsman and enjoy camping, hiking, backpacking, and fishing. I love to run, wrench on cars, race my 1/8th scale RC car, target shoot, and occasionally pick up the guitar.
Something you don't know about Sean?
He absolutely adores his 6lb Chihuahua.
I am a Support Team member who specializes with clients accounting assistance needs.
How did you become interested in the Vacation Rental Industry?
I became interested in the Vacation Rental Industry by chance, starting as a cleaner for extra money on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. After that I moved on to become a reservationist and then Property Manager. Being able to work in Carova daily and see the wild horses was an amazing experience. I followed that up with working in accounting departments for 12 years before making my way to Barefoot. There are times I found that have knowledge of the in and outs of a Property Manager helps me, help you.
How else do you like to spend your time?
My days off are spent with my family that include my dogs Rucker and Honeybee. When I get a chance, I love to try new restaurants and go to country concerts. May favorite is Darius Rucker, hint, one of my dogs is named after him.
What is your role at barefoot?
Help desk administrator. I really like solving problems for clients. For me it is like finding the tricky piece of a puzzle and putting it into place. Making clients happy is why I like working for Barefoot.
How did you get interested in the vacation rental industry?
Our family loves traveling and going on vacations, and I happened to land a job in the industry.
What are your hobbies?
Reading, spending time with family, adventuring and traveling.
What is something that most people do not know about you?
I love doing Escape Rooms.
I am the "official" trainer for Barefoot, helping folks figure out how to drive this awesome and complex machine.
How did you become interested in the vacation rental industry?
I was working for Navis here in Bend in their tech support department and that opened my eyes to the size and scope of the industry. I had no idea it was this big.
What are your hobbies?
Too many to list. Fishing. Photography. Racquetball. Astronomy. Hypnosis.
What is something that no one knows about you?
I am a certified Hypnotist.
What is your role with Barefoot?
I work in the Sales Department. I focus on new sales, making sure the Barefoot solution is the best fit for long term customer success.
What are your hobbies?
I like to cycle, hike, play tennis, and get outside when I am not working. I grew up in New England and follow the Patriots, Bruins and Red Sox. I also like to restore cars and always have a project going.
What is something that no one knows about you?
I am a semi-retired triathlete.
What is your role with Barefoot?
I am a Client Success Manager. As an internal advocate and trusted advisor for clients, I help to ensure they are happily using their Barefoot software effectively, getting the most benefit from their investment for their organization.
How did you become involved in the Vacation Rental Industry?
I have over 25 years of technology and software sales experience in other industries. I came across the company name Barefoot Technologies by accident. I liked the name and asked the Barefoot family if they would adopt me, and they said OK!
What are your hobbies?
I like to go skiing, boating, hiking, target shooting, scootering along the coast, riding motorcycles, playing racquetball, researching ancient history, and socializing!
What is something no one knows about you?
If I told you then everyone would know! But seriously, as I mentioned above, I have great interest in ancient history, as well as ancient, advanced technology. Also known as “Out of Place Artifacts”, or “OOPARTS”. The history they don’t teach in school. Think of it as the rabbit hole in Alice in Wonderland!
What is your role at Barefoot?
My unofficial title is the Ambassador of Joy 😊. My official title is Customer Success Manager. No matter what you call me, I’m here to make your Barefoot experience fantastic.
What experience you bring that intersects with what you do?
I’ve been an actress since college. The desire to engage people, make them laugh and empower them to think outside the box fits in perfectly with what I do at Barefoot today. If you need a laugh – I’m just a phone call away!
What is something you like to do?
Acting, singing (not very well), tennis, basketball, bike riding, other outdoor adventures and painting.
What is something that no one knows about you?
I'm scared of birds. :)
No one expects it to happen to them, yet every year hurricane season makes a mess of unfortunate travelers’ long anticipated summer vacations. As your guests look forward to relaxation and abundant...