Barbara J. Purvis

Since joining an affiliate of Essex in 1983, Barbara has held numerous positions of increasing scope and responsibility, including COO and CFO. She has served on the Microtel Franchise Advisory Committee, is a member of the management committee for the Greater Rochester Housing Partnership Tax Credit Funds and serves on the boards of several community agencies. Barbara graduated from Northern Arizona University and earned an MBA from the University of Rochester. Her primary activities are business development and relationship management.