The Barrington Management Team
The following team members will be responsible for working within each individual's area of expertise in a supervisory, consulting, and support role to the Property Management Team.
Nicholas B. Boit, President - Barrington Management Company
Nicholas B. Boit, President of Barrington Management, Nicholas has over seven years experience in the financial services and banking industry and extensive experience in real estate management since 1987. Prior to forming Barrington Management, Nicholas was Director of Residential Management at Hunneman Management Company, where he was involved in a mix of residential, commercial and institutional properties. Nicholas began with Hunneman as an Area Manager and was later promoted to Director of Residential Management. As Director of Residential Management, Nicholas oversaw and worked closely with each of Hunneman's residential managers. Nicholas ensured Hunneman's awareness on legislative issues that could impact the Condominium community. Nicholas is a member of the Community Association Institute (CAI), an Association Management Specialist (AMS) and a Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA), nationally recognized designations. Nicholas is in the process of completing his accreditation as a Certified Property Manager (CPM). Nicholas holds a Massachusetts Construction Supervisor's License. Previously, Nicholas served as a Property Manager with OKM Associates, specializing in residential management. While at OKM Associates, he also worked on a several consulting contracts to housing authorities, both domestically and in Czechoslovakia. Nicholas attended Tufts University where he concentrated in Economics.
Elaine Alexis, Senior Property Manager - Barrington Management Company
As Senior Property Manager for Barrington Management, Elaine is responsible for overseeing all property managers at Barrington that manage various type-sites. Elaine is responsible for the day-to-day operation of several condominiums in the Boston area, where she is involved in unit owner relations, management operations, budget preparation, coordination of on-site staff and contract negotiations and capital improvements. Elaine is the key contact person for monthly reporting, invoice approval, and coordinating all major maintenance items. Prior to joining Barrington in 1998, Elaine was employed with Crest Buick, Nissan, Pontiac, GMC Truck in Woburn for twenty years. Elaine held various positions at Crest including Sales Manager and Finance Director where she was responsible for managing a sales staff of twenty-five employees, securing financing through various bank sources for clients, and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. Elaine is also a Middlesex County Deputy Sheriff, where she volunteers her time for community service. She is the Director of the Domestic Violence Unit, where she educates teenagers in the community about dating violence, and works closely with local cities and towns to ensure that the victims of domestic violence get additional help through programs available. Elaine is also the secretary for the Deputy Sheriff's Association, and serves as a Board Member for the organization. Elaine attended North Shore Community College in Beverly, MA.
John Fantasia, Maintenance Director - Home Helpers, Inc.
Maintenance Director for Barrington Management's maintenance division, Home Helpers, John oversees all daily maintenance and cleaning operations. John deals directly with outside contractors, obtaining bids for capital expenditure projects, negotiating fees, and supervising contractors on-site. John worked as a Property Manager for Barrington before being promoted to Maintenance Director. Prior to joining Barrington in 1995, John was a Property Manager for I.J. Barkan, Inc., overseeing the daily operations of a five property portfolio consisting of Bank-Owned/FDIC-Owned, Institutional Investor's Owned and Privately Owned Properties. From 1992 to 1993, he held the position of Property Manager at Hunneman Management Company overseeing the daily operations of a 17-property portfolio consisting of Bank-Owned/FDIC-Owned properties. Prior to Hunneman, John was an Assistant Property Manager for Altid Properties, where he implemented the billing system for all operating and maintenance expenses, real estate taxes, and related variable expenses. Previously, he was a Variable Income Coordinator for Wilder-Manley Associates, where he implemented a tracking system for the collection of tenant insurance certificates. John holds a B.A. in Accounting from Salem State College.
William J. Street Jr., Controller
Controller, Bill Street joined Barrington in 1995 and has multiple years of Property Management and Accounting experience. Bill is responsible for the oversight of Barrington's Accounting Team. Bill’s department within Barrington Management provides clientele with a variety of accounting services including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management and monthly financial statement preparation. Bill began his career as an Assistant Accountant with Barrington Management where he had full accounting responsibility for the company's smaller residential properties. Prior to joining Barrington, Bill was Operations Assistant for Bloom-Baker Associates, a life insurance brokerage firm. Bill attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Mike Sikkema, Property Manager
Since 1998, a Property Manager for Barrington Management, Mike is responsible for the day to day operation of several condominiums, large and small in the Boston area, where he is involved in unit owner relations, management operations, budget preparation, coordination of on-site staff and contract negotiations and capital/leasehold improvements. Mike is the key contact person for monthly reporting, invoice approval, and coordinating all major maintenance items. Prior to joining Barrington, Mike was the Property Manager for Park Heights Apartments in Philadelphia where he was in charge of all residential and commercial rentals for a 265 unit, luxury high-rise. Mike also has experience with the Princeton at Mount Vernon as a Property Manager responsible for all operations of a 144-unit community, supervising personnel, interacting with residents, handled complaints and resolving disputes. Mike has a Business Degree from Rowan University.