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BARTER NETWORK STAFF

Mark Bastarache

Mr. Bastarache serves as Senior Trade Director/Head of Brokering for Barter Network. Prior to joining BNI, Mr. Bastarache started his barter career in 1987 as a director and partner in Barter Network Inc., at the time one of the largest barter exchanges in the country. Barter Network Inc. was sold to Internet Barter Inc., in 1999 and Mr. Bastarache was promoted to Regional Vice President in 2000.

203-951-3516
mbastarache@barternetworkinc.com

Doreen Burghart

Ms. Burghart serves as Sales Coordinator for all three (3) offices of Barter Network. Prior to joining BNI, Ms. Burghart worked in the barter industry for 15 years as the #1 telemarketer in the industry. Ms. Burghart brings a strong knowledge and passion for barter to BNI.

203-951-3520
dburghart@barternetworkinc.com

Larry Conn

Mr. Conn serves as a Senior Trade Director for Barter Network. Prior to joining BNI, Mr. Conn served as the VP of Trade Operations for Intagio, Cape Cod. Mr. Conn brings over twenty years of barter experience to his new position and was rated one of the top revenue generating brokers in the Northeast.

203-517-0573
lconn@barternetworkinc.com

Walter Kawecki

Mr. Kawecki serves as a Trade Director for Barter Network. Prior to joining BNI, Mr. Kawecki served as a political analyst and a business and marketing consultant for many National candidates.

203-517-0580
wkawecki@barternetworkinc.com

Susan McNamara

Ms. McNamara serves as Vice-President of Trade Operations for Barter Network Fairfield County. Prior to joining BNI, Ms. McNamara worked in the barter industry for 15 years in the capacity of Senior Trade Director. She was promoted to Vice-President of Barter Network, Milford, CT. in 1998 before leaving to start a family. Ms. McNamara will oversee the newest BNI office located in Stamford, CT.

203-276-0673
smcnamara@barternetworkinc.com

Sherry Morgenweck

Ms. Morgenweck serves as an administrative assistant for Barter Network. Prior to joining BNI, Ms. Morgenweck worked for Intagio, a National barter company specializing in media and travel.

203-517-0583
smorgenweck@barternetworkinc.com

Clay Yalof

Mr. Yalof serves as President of Barter Network. Prior to joining BNI, Mr.Yalof started his barter career in 1992 working for Barter Network Inc. He was promoted to Vice President of Sales and Marketing in 1996, and was personally responsible for bringing in more than 1,000 new members. Barter Network Inc. was sold to Internet Barter Inc., in 1999 and Mr. Yalof was promoted to Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing in 2000.

203-951-3519
cyalof@barternetworkinc.com

Gloria Zavalishin

Ms. Zavalishin serves as a Senior Trade Director for Barter Network. Prior to joining BNI, Ms. Zavalishin served as Senior Trade Director for Intagio, a retail and commercial barter exchange. In her role, Ms. Zavalishin was consistently rated one of the top revenue generating retail brokers in the country.

203-951-3518
gzavalishin@barternetworkinc.com

Testimonials

Motor Vehicle Network

We use our barter wisely, and BNI has given my company the ability to trade for most of our business expenses. From marketing materials to office equipment to hotel rooms for travel, bartering has helped us to grow our business and reduce our expenses. Scott Savage
Vice President and G.M., Motor Vehicle Network

The Red Barn

In the restaurant business, empty tables are always a challenge. BNI helps us fill those tables which allows us to spend our trade dollars on our business. Their customer service and attitude to "get it done" has made me a believer. I have been a member of other barter exchanges and BNI's attention to detail has made me a loyal member. Frank "Cheech" Nistico
Owner, Red Barn Restaurant

New England Flooring

My company had some excess flooring inventory that wasn't producing any revenue for us. BNI helped us sell that excess inventory through their barter exchange at fair retail pricing. I was able to spend my trade dollars on the goods and services that my company uses, helping me to conserve cash, a true Win-Win! We continue to use BNI for our spending needs. Keith Hemstock
Owner, New England Flooring Supply Company

A-Z Landscaping

The staff at BNI is the most experience staff that I have worked with in barter. They continue to bring new members into their barter network, which gives my business new opportunities for trading. Helping my business grow while saving me cash is what BNI is all about. Craig Gannon
Owner, A-Z Landscaping

Kaiser Battistone

BNI has helped me fill in my down times with new customers. This allows us to maximize our time and generate trade dollars for our spending needs. I'm a believer! Bill Hall
Owner, Kaiser Battistone

Saybrook Inn

We are always looking for new ways to grow our business. Barter has given us the ability to fill our down time using our rooms and conference facilities to generate trade dollars. Spending those trade dollars on landscaping, advertising, staff uniforms, web design and other items has allowed us to conserve our cash. BNI has delivered on their promise to bring us new business and save us cash! Saybrook Point Inn & Spa
Andy Abels, General Manager

Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk partnered with Barter Network to attract new Aquarium visitors and save on cash expenses. Barter Network delivered on both counts. We have seen new visitors come through our doors because of our relationship with Barter Network and their outreach to network members. We then use our trade dollars to expand our marketing outreach to find new cash customers. Barter Network offered an inexpensive opportunity to stretch our marketing budget and was superbly executed. Chris Loynd
Director of Marketing
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

Compugeeks

Compugeeks has been a member of Barter Network (BNI) for 6 years. They are a dedicated firm that really focuses on making sure your business gets the services it needs, on barter. John Ferrara and his team are always and readily available whenever we need them. No matter what we have needed, BNI has been able to acquire the services/products we need so we can save cash. There is a lot of competition in the barter world, but very few rise to the occasion every time like Barter Network. John A. Scharfglass
President
Compugeeks, Inc.

Luxurious Transportation Services

Bartering helps drive business to our company, allowing us to spend our trade dollars on business related expenses. My broker is always there to help with all of my purchasing needs. Why spend cash when I can trade for what I need. Barter Network always performs for me. Joe Montanez
Owner
Luxurious Transporation Services

Maui Wowi Hawaiin Coffee

Sales and marketing is critical to our business. Barter Network promotes my business through their network of members and brings my business new clients that I never would have gotten. I can use my trade dollars for advertising services that will help me grow our cash business. Barter works! Mitchell York
Owner
Maui Wowi

Island Storage

Barter Network has helped convert some of our excess capacity into valuable trade dollars. We are able to offset some of our cash expenditures by utilizing those trade dollars, and our broker really works hard in finding us what we need, helping us save cash, a true Win-Win! Lauren Nichols
Owner
Island Storage