Team Barny

Melinda Barnard

Eternal Support

Melinda has been married to T Barny for many, many years! She finds living with a sculptor both inspiring and insane. Her background in Communications, including Media and Public Relations, provides Team T Barny with constant feedback.

Wendy Dayton

Business Manager

Wendy combines her passion and expertise in all things technology with a love of art and rocks. She works to reach future collectors in every medium possible, while keeping T Barny in the studio.

Valerie Brunmeier

Studio Manager

Valerie has experience with both stone and bronze, which makes her a valuable technical support for T Barny. She does it all: core drilling, polishing, sanding - and her amazing strength helps T Barny move all that heavy stone.

Chester

Chief of Security In Training

Chester is the newest and youngest member of Team Barny and is currently in training for on-site security. His super power is distracting would be ne’er-do-wells with full body wags and presenting his belly for scratching.

Odie Brunmeier

Brand Ambassador

Odie (Valerie’s Corgi) may be short in stature but Tall on cuteness and hug-ability. Hailing from Colorado, Odie moved to California in 2021. Odie makes sure we stay faithful to the T Barny Brand.

Lysander Dewey

Chief of Security Emeritus

Lysander has crossed over the rainbow bridge and has joined the ranks of beloved pets. He is now in charge of security in Doggie Heaven and is offering welcoming wags to new arrivals.

Caprice Golden

Morale Officer Emeritus

Caprice has crossed over the rainbow bridge. She greets new arrivals at the Pearly Gates with kisses, wags and wiggles.