Born and raised in Savannah, GA, Barbara came to Door County with her husband, Robert D. Bentley. Bob was a long time summer resident of Ephraim, WI, and together they brought their love of the “Bulldogs” of the University of Georgia and Yale University. Barbara came to love this “precious peninsula” and today the couple lives in Ellison Bay, WI with their Labrador, Beau. Their children are Heather Hammond, a real estate developer in Seattle, WA, Rob Bentley, a consultant with Hewitt, Int’l. in Northbrook, IL, and Ned Bentley, an executive with Johnson Diversey in Racine, WI.

As President and Vice President of the Door County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Barbara’s innovative thinking tripled the hospital’s public exposure and monetary donations through her advanced advertising campaign and her successful fund raising efforts. She also acts as President of Bentleys of Door County and RDB, Inc. Her marketing and promotional efforts have escalated sales of her husband’s original art and helped in gaining him international acclaim. Barbara makes things happen.

Formally with Coldwell-Banker in Scottsdale, AZ, and now with Properties of Door County, Barbara instills a level of understanding and creativity necessary to get the job done. As a Realtor, she credits her experience from Calico Corners (interior design) and Williams-Sonoma (merchandising), combining her artistic judgment and communication skills to better recognize the needs of her clients and enhance the elements of their real estate experience.

Barbara is privileged to be a part of the strength and influence of Properties of Door County.