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Life Style

OFFICE SPACE

JEFFREY BARNHART | CEO and President, CMA

“The mantra here at CMA has always been work hard, play hard, and I think
my ofice is a relection of that,” Barnhart says. Filled with photographs, art,

and mementos of his successes, Barnhart, who is also a Coast Guard-certi-
ied master captain, considers his ofice the helm of the agency. “I’ve always

brought my dogs to work, and I encourage my staff to bring in their dogs as
well,” he says. “I believe it’s important to create an atmosphere where the
value of balancing work and life is not only acknowledged, but appreciated.”

“I’ve always had
“I’m passionate Barnhart, a 1977 Winning real estate Barnhart’s three “My dad had this

ish in every ofice I’ve about ishing and Rider University gradu- on the walls of Jeff's rescue dogs—Abby,
made when I graduated
ever had,” Barnhart boating. These pictures ate, keeps his Alumni ofice isn't easy, but he’s a black lab; Sophie,
from college,” Barnhart
says of the freshwater represent people and Achievement Award proud to display the a Bichon; and Bode,
says of the nameplate.
tank that’s home to times that are dear to and Recognition of Pro- marine-themed artwork a “schnoodle”—are The E stands for El-

everything from sharks me. Having them here is fessional Achievement painted by Susan, his allowed to roam free. wood. “It was my father's
to catish. “It's a great an important reminder Award on display next wife of 26 years. “Her “They know who has the name,” Barnhart says
icebreaker when clients of my life outside of the to a softball trophy. “It all work is about the water, best treats and where of his dad, an engineer
come in, and there’s business world.”
goes back to my beliefs lighthouses, and boat- to get them. We live and and a founder of the

something very relaxing that to be successful in ing—things I enjoy.”
work in a high-stress Hopewell Police Depart-
about it.”
this business, it's impor- environment, and it’s ment. He passed away
tant to value time spent just great to have them several years ago. “This

in and out of work.”
here as a release.”
means a lot to me.”
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