Dee Penachio, a full-time real estate salesperson on the North Shore, has joined J. Barrett & Co. in the company’s Ipswich office.

A successful real estate salesperson for more than 10 years, Penachio’s professional business background also includes extensive experience in sales and marketing in the airline industry.

"Joining an independent real estate firm like J Barrett is important not only for me professionally, but also for my clients," she said. "First all decisions are local-you are dealing with the owner rather than layers of corporate executives. Second, not only are all decisions made quickly and efficiently but I am part of the process."

"Dee has a tremendous amount of expertise in marketing plus an enviable success record," said Jon Gray, president. "She knows how to get the job done and does. That kind of attitude and ability will serve our firm and our clients well."