House Elements
- Nov 11, 2019
- 2 min read

Front Porch Conversation

Updated: Jan 6, 2020

Featuring Cathie Barnard

It's always nice to break down professional barriers and learn more about individuals in our real estate community. Meet one of our industry experts, Cathie Barnard, with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty.

1. Name? Cathie Barnard 2. Where are you from? Omaha, Nebraska 3. Current Company and Position? Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty 4. First Job? I worked for a vending company in the kitchen. My Dad owned the company and wanted to make sure I went to college, and told me it was good experience even though I didn't like it.

5. What that first job taught me? I didn't want to do that for the rest of my life. ☺ 6. Best advice ever given? Always finish what you start. 7. Favorite restaurant? I love seafood and Mexican food 8. Biggest personal achievement? I walked 60 miles in 3 days in a Susan G Komen walk in Washington DC in honor of a friend of mine that passed away of breast cancer. 9. Biggest professional achievement? Being one of Berkshire Hathaway PenFeds top 10 agents in 2017 & 2018 10. Honest work hours (do you keep it reasonable or do you work all hours?) I work all hours 7 days a week. If I don't, then clients will find someone who will. 11. Where can you be found when you're not working? Usually at home. 12. I love......The ocean. It is absolutely my happy place. 13. Favorite travel destination? Anywhere there is a beach and ocean. 14. Favorite drink or cocktail? Wine...Pignot Grigio. 15. Do you prefer stripes, solids, polka dots, or floral prints? I like a variety of patterns, all of those are fun! 16. When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up? A teacher. 17. What or who lights you up? My Grandson, Bowen. He is almost 3, and I love every minute I get to spend with him.