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MANAGEMENT
 Perry
G. Constantinides - FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
After getting his business and marketing degree from University of
Maryland, Perry worked for six years at Xerox Corporation, selling and
training others. In 1976, Perry got excited about the barter industry
and then decided to open a barter organization in the Washington DC
area. Under Perry’s leadership, BSI has grown to become one
of the largest and most respected independent barter exchanges in the
country.
Perry continues to be involved in the International Reciprocal Trade
Association, having been on the Board of Directors, and now serves as
the Chairman of the Ethics Committee, and also as a Universal Currency
committee member.
Perry looks forward to continuing to grow BSI. He welcomes your ideas
concerning how BSI can help your business profitably grow through
barter, and attract additional desirable members as well. Traveling
with his family, reading, listening to good music, and trying to
improve his golf game are hobbies and interests that Perry enjoys.
 Ronald H. Daversa - VICE
PRESIDENT
Ron has been with BSI since 1981. He has extensive management
experience in the areas of marketing, human resource development,
education and international business. Ron continues in his 11th year as
president of the Suburban Maryland International Trade Association. He
also serves as a member of the International Committee of the Tech
Council of Maryland; a member of the Montgomery County Action Business
Committee and an Advisor to the Japan Research Center for Technology
and Innovation Management. Ron served as president of an international
trade association in Maryland for seven years and is currently a member
of the International Trade Committee of the Fairfax County Chamber of
Commerce. Ron has an MBA and appreciates the value that continuous
learning can bring to any individual.
ADMINISTRATION
 Vanessa Gillette - MANAGER OF
CLIENT SERVICES
Vanessa recently relocated to Maryland from North Carolina. She
attended Craven Community College majoring in Business Management with
a minor in Psychology. Vanessa joined BSI in March, 1998 as an
Administrative Assistant, a title which she held for 1 year before
being promoted to her current position as Manager of Client Services in
June, 1999. Prior to that she worked as a Dental
Assistant/Administrative Assistant for 6 years. Vanessa contributes
towards satisfying the many administrative matters that prevail daily
here at BSI. You all will come to know her as a people person who is
bright, courteous, friendly, business oriented, and always has a
pleasant smile.
 Ravi
Rao- TRADE BROKER
Ravi is a life long
resident of Silver Spring and surrounding areas, but was born in India.
He attended Montgomery Community College and graduated with an
Associate Degree in Communications. Before working here, he was a
Customer Service Coordinator for a Conference and Event Management
Company and prior to that had 8 years in the Customer Service Field.
Music has been a very big part of Ravi's life,and he has an extreme
passion for it sometimes!! Since being at BSI, Ravi has enjoyed the
Customer Service he is used to but in a more professional atmosphere.
BROKER
TEAM
 Lillian Poplin - SENIOR TRADE BROKER
Prior to joining BSI in January of 1995, Lillian worked in positions
involving juggling numerous tasks and responsibilities at the same
time, which helped prepare her for being a barter broker. Her degree in
Business/ Management led to work in government audits, procurement,
cost analysis, and proposals; tasks which kept her living out of a
suitcase and traveling constantly. Since landing at BSI, she has
enjoyed the opportunity to spend more time at home.
 Linda Weil - MEDIA BROKER
Linda recently relocated to Maryland from New York. Linda brings a
wealth of business knowledge and experiences to the BSI organization.
She has been written up in "Who's Who of Barter"; received the "Noble
Prize of Transaction" (Deals of the Century) and has been nominated for
induction into the "Barter Hall of Fame." Responsibility extends to
servicing over 125 media/ advertising accounts.
 Andrew
Effross - TRADE BROKER
Andrew has recently relocated here to the DC Metro area from the
Eastern Shore. He brings with him an above average golf game, along
with 12 years of customer service experience in the food service
industry. He grew up in the Pocono Mountains and he earned his
Bachelors of Science in Business Economics from Bloomsburg University
in Pennsylvania. Even though the concept of barter is a whole new world
for him, he loves the concept and enjoys working with his clients.
Since Andrew is now working regular hours he says he can't wait to
finally enjoy evenings and weekends off to do the things he has never
done before. Welcome Andrew. (4\05)
Lisa Key - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
 My Name is Tahlisa but go by Lisa. I recently relocated to Washington, D.C. from Pittsburgh, PA . I attended Western School of Health & Business Careers in Pittsburgh and earned an Associates Degree in Business Administration. I have been working in the Customer Services/ Administrative field for ten years in positions ranging from telemarketing, business to business sales to becoming a Customer Service Specialist . Here at Barter Systems, I enjoy the many administrative challenges that develop each day as well as working with other staff members in satisfying client needs. In my spare moments, I like to spend time with my son ,shop and visit places in the city. I'm still learning about this new area and so far I LOVE IT.
 Serena
Constantinides - TRAVEL COORDINATOR / BROKER
Full time mother/manager
of two teenagers, Serena works part time in the BSI Travel Department.
After studying French at Eisenhower College she worked as a portrait
photographer, legal assistant for a local developer and senior
executive administrative assistant for an international healthcare
company. After a hiatus at home when her children were born she
returned to the workforce part time as a kindergarten enrichment
teacher. Once the county transitioned to full day kindergarten she came
to work at BSI. She's been traveling and bartering for many years and
is delighted to help members turn their trade into travel.
SALES &
MARKETING
 Joel
Levin - REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
Joel was a former B.S.I. client who saw an excellent opportunity to
associate with B.S.I. in a different capacity. Since 1990 and as the
Regional Sales Manager, he has enrolled over 2000 businesses . In
March, 1994, Joel won the National Sales Contest which was held in the
Bahamas and he has also received numerous distinguished service awards.
Joel grew up in the Baltimore area and now resides in Bethesda with his
lovely wife Rachelle and has a daughter and step daughter, both of whom
are grown.
Nick Constantinides - NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
In the music business for over 30 years booking
bands and playing. While Nick still does the music business in the
evening , during the day he does new business development for an
Accounting firm and BSI.
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