Shopoff Spotlights: Brighton Barnes & Eric Pirniakan

Brighton has been working in her field for 5 years.
She joined Shopoff in October 2024.

Brighton Barnes | Marketing Manager

"Brighton consistently goes above and beyond in her role, always thinking proactively and expeditiously while providing much-needed support in creating elevated decks and content. She always steps up when asked to and does a fantastic job, working hard to keep projects on track and people informed in a way that piques interest and inspires involvement. Beyond her strong contributions, she is a constant positive energy around the office, always happy, friendly, and there to be your friend when you need one. With a permanent smile on her face and a brilliant marketing mind, she infuses the team with enthusiasm and helps brighten everyone's day."

Brighton added, "After almost two years with the firm, I've come to enjoy the people most of all. The company culture is something I genuinely value, and the colleagues I've met along the way have become connections that go well beyond the office."

Justin has been working in his field for 2.5 years.
He joined Shopoff in September 2025.

Eric Pirniakan | Fund Accountant

"Eric has been a great addition to the Land Fund team, consistently bringing a positive attitude and calm demeanor to every initiative. He is always willing to help, and his collaborative approach makes him a valued teammate. He approaches challenges with professionalism and a thoughtful perspective, helping move efforts forward effectively while fostering strong working relationships across the team. Eric's reliability and dedication have had a meaningful impact on the team, and his consistent willingness to go above and beyond has made him a trusted and dependable contributor."

Eric added, "I mostly enjoy building relationships with the very nice and supportive people that work here. I also mostly enjoy doing the fund accounting for Shopoff's investment funds and real estate projects."