Mr. Tom Barta currently serves as the President and Chief Operating Officer at Griffis Residential, a vertically integrated private equity owner and operator of institutional-grade multifamily properties. Mr. Barta spent the first seven years of his professional career in accounting before moving into business – financial and accounting management, investing, operations, and administration. His keen understanding of the real estate market lends a helpful hand on the Catholic Foundation Board. Mr. Barta is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Bump in the Road Foundation. Both he and his wife currently serve as a FOCCUS marriage preparation couple, and they reside today in Colorado Springs.