Our People
Arthur Z. Barnes
Principal
Art Barnes brings over 46 years of diverse real estate experience to Alpha-Barnes, and is an integral part of ALPHA-BARNES. His insightful experience, energy and broad-based knowledge continue to guide the company to success in the real estate industry.
Art’s career began in 1958 at the mortgage banking company of Maxson-Mahoney-Turner. He left Maxson-Mahoney in 1968 to become President of Folsom Investments, Inc. where he stayed until 1983. There he worked directly with architects, contractors, lenders, owners and management personnel in the planning, design and development of land, apartments, office buildings and retail.
In 1983, Art left Folsom to found his own company, The Barnes Companies. During his lengthy career, Art has been directly involved in the development and management of over 30,000 apartment units, including premier North Texas properties such as Dallas’ Bent Tree Country Club and Plano’s Gleneagles Country Club, as well as numerous large, multi-use land parcels in Dallas and San Antonio.
Principal
Art Barnes brings over 46 years of diverse real estate experience to Alpha-Barnes, and is an integral part of ALPHA-BARNES. His insightful experience, energy and broad-based knowledge continue to guide the company to success in the real estate industry.
Art’s career began in 1958 at the mortgage banking company of Maxson-Mahoney-Turner. He left Maxson-Mahoney in 1968 to become President of Folsom Investments, Inc. where he stayed until 1983. There he worked directly with architects, contractors, lenders, owners and management personnel in the planning, design and development of land, apartments, office buildings and retail.
In 1983, Art left Folsom to found his own company, The Barnes Companies. During his lengthy career, Art has been directly involved in the development and management of over 30,000 apartment units, including premier North Texas properties such as Dallas’ Bent Tree Country Club and Plano’s Gleneagles Country Club, as well as numerous large, multi-use land parcels in Dallas and San Antonio.
Community and Business Activities
- Former President of the Board of Gleneagles Country Club, 1980 - 1988
- Founding director of Bent Tree National Bank, 1980 - 1988
- Captain in the United States Air Force, 1955 - 1958
- Member, School Board of Trustees of Highland Park Independent School District - 9 years from 1972 - 1981
- President, Salesmanship Club of Dallas 1983 - 1984
- Appointed as Advisory Member to City Council of the City of University Park 1990
- President Highland Park High School Alumni Association (1990 and 1991)
- Chairman, Public Works Committee, City of University Park - 10 years 1988 - 1998.
- President, SMU National Alumni Association 1995 - 1996
- President, SMU Lettermen’s Club 1966
- Board membership - Goodwill Industries
- Board Member - Baylor Rehab Hospital
- Board Member - Dallas Country Club (1999 – 2002)
- Board Member - Salesmanship Club of Dallas (1967 - Present)
Education/Accreditations
- Bachelor of Business Administration- Southern Methodist University (1955)
- Master of Business Administration - Southern Methodist University (1963)
- Holds the Members Appraisers Institute (MAI) appraisal designation since 1967
