BARNES BUILDINGS & MANAGEMENT GROUP - Key Persons


Anthony Poliatti

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Project Management

Chris Gunter

Job Titles:
  • Member of the BARNES
  • Vice President of Field Operations
Chris manages and directly supervises field erection and installation of the Engineered Steel Structure, Roof and Wall systems. Education: Has attended and completed all training requirements for NCI-Metallic Buildings national builders. Metal Buildings Institute Certification. Construction History: Chris has been a valuable member of the BARNES team since 2002 and has erected over 3,000,000 SF of Steel Structures and Engineered Steel Systems since 1999. He served as Director of Field Operations from 2015 - 2021.

Katie Vecchione

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager
  • Member of the BARNES
Katie provides support in all areas of general administration and assists in all functions of office management, including human resources and marketing. Education: Quincy College - Business Administration Construction History: Katie has been a valuable member of the BARNES team since 2008. She also acted as Managing Director of the Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) from 2010 - 2021.

Lynne Barnes - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
Lynne directs all finance, accounting and reporting activities and is responsible for the development, analysis and interpretation of statistical and accounting information. She maintains the company's system of accounts and fiscal records and prepares financial analysis of all areas of operation in order to appraise operating results and effectiveness of the organization and for the guidance of management. Lynne is also the primary contact for all employee benefits, property, comp and liability insurances. Education: Northeastern University - Business Administration Construction History: Lynne came on board in 2009 and has worked diligently to integrate our financial, HR and IT functions to further enhance and serve our construction efforts. Prior to joining BARNES Lynne was in the banking industry for 15 years and held the position of Senior Executive V.P. where she was in charge of all regional sales and operations for one of the nations' largest retail lenders.

Marty Barnes - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer

Robert Edmonds

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Project Manager

Tim Allison - EVP

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President
Project Management of Engineered Building Systems: Tim is directly involved with the management of our construction projects. He is responsible for procurement and scheduling of the engineered building system and all materials required for the project. He is intimately involved with all details, coordination and interaction with our supplier(s) through the construction process. Tim is also an OSHA 40 certified safety officer and has been responsible for implementation of our safety program. Education: Associate in Applied Science Graduate Wentworth Institute & 1980 BS Civil Engineering Technology Southeastern Massachusetts University. OSHA 40 Hour Train the Trainer #500 certified. Has attended and completed all training requirements for NCI-Metallic Buildings national builders. Metal Buildings Institute Certification.

Tony Barnes - President

Job Titles:
  • President
General Management of Erection and Installation of Engineered Building Systems: Tony is responsible for oversight of all field operations including directing personnel and scheduling of crews and equipment. Sales, Estimating and Management of Steel Fabrication Facility: Tony executes all aspects of our steel fabrication facility in Hanover, MA where we fabricate structural steel and miscellaneous iron projects. Much of this work is either interrelated to our pre-engineered projects and/or standalone projects. Tony may also be involved in estimating and sales of engineered steel and wall panel projects as well. Education: Wentworth Institute Construction Management. Has attended and completed all training requirements for NCI-Metallic Buildings national builders. Metal Buildings Institute Certification. Construction History: Tony has worked in the field for BARNES buildings since 1996 starting at the age of 16, and has worked as an Ironworker, Metal Building Assembler and Welder. He has progressed through the company as a Foreman, Project Manager, Estimator, and Sales. He has been operating as General Manager of the Steel Fabrication facility since 2006. Tony also serves as the current President for the New England Chapter of the MBCEA, a national organization dedicated to the professional advancement of metal building contractors and erectors throughout the country.