Barbara is the founder, owner, and Broker of Southern Investments Realty, a full service Real Estate Brokerage Firm specializing in vacation homes, residential, commercial property, and bank foreclosures.

Encouraged by the community where she was raised, Barbara has turned a small dream into one of the most successful and respected Real Estate Brokerage Firms in Central Florida. It has been 29 years since Barbara sold her first home, and in the past 15 years has obtained the following certification and accreditations: GRI (Graduate of Realtor Institute), Certification CRS (Certified Residential Specialist).

As a tribute to her success, The Haines City-Northeast Polk County Regional Chamber of Commerce honored Southern Investments Realty with the 2009 Small Business of the Year Award.

Barbara is actively involved in her community as a member of the Haines City Rotary, a Board Member of the Haines City Area Chamber of Commerce, and served as President of the East Polk County Association of Realtors and State Director.