About Us
OUR TEAM
Meet the Team
George T Barnes
CO-FOUNDER
George is a co-founder of Vanguard Property Group, where he is active in the management, investment, and development activities of the firm. His prior experiences include forming and raising capital for a real estate private equity fund, and a previous career in investment banking. George is also involved with several outside organizations. He serves on the Vestry of Holy Trinity Church and its real estate and finance committees. He serves on the Board of Directors for Chapel Hill Foundation Real Estate Holdings Inc., Keys Children’s Foundation, and other organizations. George is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He and his wife Anne have two daughters. Outside of work, George enjoys family, the beach, golf, boating and all water activities.
George C. Venters, JR.
CO-FOUNDER
George co-founded Vanguard Property Group in 2003.George began his real estate career in 1996 with a local land development company. In 1998 he co-founded Triton Real Estate, which specialized in residential and commercial development.
George is a native of Raleigh and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He currently resides in Raleigh with his wife, son and daughter. His outside interests include hunting, fishing and traveling.
George is a native of Raleigh and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He currently resides in Raleigh with his wife, son and daughter. His outside interests include hunting, fishing and traveling.
Amy Biggers
CONTROLLER (CFO)
Amy Biggers brings over 25 years of invaluable experience in the real estate industry to her role as CFO at Vanguard Property Group.
Before joining the Vanguard Property Group team in September 2022, Amy spent two decades at Cherokee Investment Partners, where she served in various capacities culminating in her role as Accounting Manager. In this capacity, she oversaw all accounting matters for several of the firm’s private equity funds. Prior to her tenure at Cherokee Investment Partners, Amy served as a Senior Accountant at AIMCO, a real estate investment trust based in Greenville, SC. Amy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from North Carolina State University.
Before joining the Vanguard Property Group team in September 2022, Amy spent two decades at Cherokee Investment Partners, where she served in various capacities culminating in her role as Accounting Manager. In this capacity, she oversaw all accounting matters for several of the firm’s private equity funds. Prior to her tenure at Cherokee Investment Partners, Amy served as a Senior Accountant at AIMCO, a real estate investment trust based in Greenville, SC. Amy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from North Carolina State University.
Jerry Arnold
FACILITY MANAGER
ASST. PROJECT MANAGER
Jerry joined Vanguard Property Group in April 2019. Jerry manages and oversees all maintenance related functions at locations owned by the firm. Also, Jerry assists with a variety of projects during the construction phase of building. Jerry is a certified commercial property inspector.
Previously, Jerry worked in public safety for the City of Raleigh and was the Code Enforcement Supervisor responsible for life safety and building inspections in the city. Jerry resides in Raleigh with his wife and three children.
Previously, Jerry worked in public safety for the City of Raleigh and was the Code Enforcement Supervisor responsible for life safety and building inspections in the city. Jerry resides in Raleigh with his wife and three children.
James Peden III
CONSTRUCTION /
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
James Peden III joined Vanguard Property Group March 2012 as a Project Manager. James assists with coordinating and overseeing the firm’s construction activities.
James has over 20 years of experience prior to joining the company successfully managing over 1.6 million square feet of commercial construction, from the permitting phase to certificate of occupancy. James served as President of the General Contractors Association of Raleigh in 2004. James resides in Raleigh, North Carolina with his wife and four children.
James has over 20 years of experience prior to joining the company successfully managing over 1.6 million square feet of commercial construction, from the permitting phase to certificate of occupancy. James served as President of the General Contractors Association of Raleigh in 2004. James resides in Raleigh, North Carolina with his wife and four children.
Tiffani Bylow
BUSINESS MANAGER
Tiffani Bylow is the Business Manager for Vanguard Property Group, a leading real estate development company. With over 25 years of experience, Tiffani brings a wealth of expertise in permitting, land acquisitions and project accounting.
Tiffani spent 15 years in the Environmental Mitigation industry where she demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainable development practices and ensured projects met all regulatory requirements. Outside of her professional endeavors, Tiffani is an avid reader with a passion for expanding her knowledge and staying informed about current trends and developments while also enjoying the beach and live music concerts. Tiffani lives in Raleigh with her husband Tim.
Tiffani spent 15 years in the Environmental Mitigation industry where she demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainable development practices and ensured projects met all regulatory requirements. Outside of her professional endeavors, Tiffani is an avid reader with a passion for expanding her knowledge and staying informed about current trends and developments while also enjoying the beach and live music concerts. Tiffani lives in Raleigh with her husband Tim.