History Barrera & Company, Reserve Study

History of Barrera & Company

The founder, F. Shawn Barrera received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Economics from Chapman University and his Masters Degree in Urban Studies with an emphasis in planning from Occidental College, and was a recipient of the CORO Foundation Fellowship in Public Affairs. He began his professional career in 1970, as an Economist for the City of Fresno. The current President, Chris Sanders, began his career at the Company in 1990 and has assisted in the evaluation and findings for the State Attorney Generals office in regards to the designated Reserve Study Reports and DRE Budget Reports. He has also served as a panel member for the televised CID programming series, developed to assist Homeowners in making sound budgeting decisions.

Prior to starting his own construction & reserve analysis company, Shawn Barrera had six years experience as senior estimator and construction superintendent in general construction. He served as a California Contractor's License Board Industry Expert, and also served as an expert witness for the State Attorney Generals Office. The company is a member of the Community Associations Institute, the Council of Condominium Homeowners Associations, Inc., Executive Council of Homeowners, and the American Resort Development Association. The company continues the tradition of the late founder providing community associations with the highest quality of service and expertise, completing over 9,000 reserve studies throughout California, Oregon, Texas, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and Hawaii.