Seasoned HR professional brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Barkan and its diverse group of real estate businesses

Newton, MA – April 15, 2020 – The Barkan Companies, a privately-owned group of five related real estate businesses with expertise in full-service property management, accounting and financial services, development consulting, and affordable housing compliance, is pleased to announce that Piero Mendiguetti, M.S., PHR joined the company as Human Resources Manager in October 2019.

Mendiguetti brings more than seven years of industry experience and a track record of success to Barkan. Formerly, he was the Human Resources Manager at 42 North Dental in Waltham, MA, where he supported HR functions for the company’s 900 employees in four states and was responsible for employee recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation/conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR policies development, and legal compliance.

Mendiguetti holds a B.S. in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University and a M.S. in Human Resource Management from Florida International University. He is a member of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM).

“We are thrilled to welcome Piero to Barkan,” said Russell O. Johnson, CPM, Chief Administrative Officer of Barkan Management Company. “While at 42 North Dental, he helped drive significant growth as the company doubled in size over his three-year tenure. We are confident that his experience and perspective will be a great fit for us as we look to streamline our processes and increase our efficiency.”

“I am very excited to be part of the team at Barkan,” said Mendiguetti. “It is great to work and be surrounded by hardworking individuals who have an aligned vision focused on the success of the company and the long-term plans. Additionally, it is important to have leadership that truly cares about each individual in the organization, and it did not take me long to realize that [CEO and President] Bill DiSchino and his officers share this view.”

About the Barkan Companies
The Barkan Companies are a privately owned, diversified group of real estate businesses with a solid record of success. Since 1964, Barkan has established itself as an industry leader in the residential real estate sector encompassing five related real estate service businesses, including property management and accounting, renovation, development and affordable housing compliance, Barkan has the proven abilities and expertise in a single organization to satisfy the most demanding requirements.