Ed Ulmer

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.

Steve Brandt

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.

Liyan Ying

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.

Sean Woodie

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.

Claiborne Yarbrough

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.

Jackie Goldman

I am the Customer Relationship Manager, a support team member and a trainer for Barefoot.

How did you become interested in the vacation rental industry?

I fell into a position in the vacation rental industry where I enjoyed the daily contact with traveling guests. We used the best booking software, Barefoot, and I was lucky enough, a few years later, to become a member of the Barefoot family.

What are your hobbies?

Biking, kick-boxing, painting, acting, bass guitar and the Red Sox!

What is something that no one knows about you?

I'm scared of birds. :)

Andrew York

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.

Denise Morris

I am a Support Specialist with Barefoot. As a previous Barefoot User, I am here to lend a helping hand.

How did you get into the Vacation Rental Industry?

I have been in the Vacation Rental industry for over 20 years in Texas. I have had the privilege to work at some amazing properties, from boutique inns to large resorts in different vacation destinations within the state. I have experience in all areas of hospitality. I have loved working with guests and owners and look forward to continuing that rapport with our Barefoot Users.

What is something that most people don't know about you? 

I am an artist. I love to paint.

Brandy

I am a Support Team member here to support your accounting 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.   It was always a great day to hear about the fun times families had while on their vacation getaway and knowing I was able to help them have that! 

How else do you like to spend your time?

I am a mom who loves spending time with my son when I get a chance, but I also am mommy to my three dogs Rucker, Honeybee, and Bam. My hobbies are spending time at home cooking on the grill and listening to music with my fiancé.  And when I get away from the house my fiancé and I spend our summer nights seeing our favorite county artists in concert.