Barrett (Barry) P. Upchurch, CEO & Broker/Owner
Barry Upchurch Realty
As a practicing Real Estate Broker since 1989, Barry Upchurch specializes in investment properties, land development and residential properties. After overseeing a multi-billion dollar-asset profit center for a Fortune 500 Company and consulting for Price Waterhouse, Barry set out to create his own company, leveraging his experience as an attorney, Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) to best suit his clients’ needs and serve his community.
Barry has had the pleasure of serving on a variety of boards in capacities ranging from board member, search committee member, chairman of development and treasurer to president/chairman. Most recently, Barry served as Chairman of Rebuilding Together St. Louis, while also serving on the Executive Committee, Finance Committee and Development Committee.
In his profession, Barry has served as President of the St. Louis REALTORS, Missouri REALTORS Land Institute and Council of Independent Real Estate Brokers. He has been a member of the Missouri Board of REALTORS, National Association of REALTORS and numerous local, state and national REALTOR Committees.
He has been recognized as the St. Louis REALTORS – REALTOR of the Year in addition to receiving the Ellen O’Brien Award for Community Service. He is a past Chairman of the Board of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis where he was awarded the Richard H. Amberg Award for Outstanding Service.
Barry earned his B.S. in Accounting from Duke University, and he received his J.D. and M.B.A. from St. Louis University. He is also a graduate of the REALTORS -National Leadership Academy and the St. Louis Danforth Leadership Academy.