Az Big Media will be profiling one of the Most Influential Women in Arizona for 2026 each day leading up to the celebratory dinner on August 20, 2025. Today, meet Tara Ereth Barendrick, director at Lincoln Property Company.
From a field of more than 2,200 women under consideration, the Most Influential Women in Arizona were selected by the editorial board of Az Business magazine and a panel of 12 former Most Influential Women. The Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2026 will be honored at a celebratory dinner on Aug. 20, 2026, at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix. The Spotlight Award Sponsor for the Most Influential Women of 2026 is CORE Construction, the Special Gift Sponsor is Tarbell’s, the VIP Sponsor is GCON, the VIP Reception Sponsor is Cullum Homes, the Cover Photo Shoot Sponsor is Greenberg Traurig, the Beverage Sponsor is Arizona Escrow & Financial, the Valet Sponsor in Stevens-Leinweber, the Floral Sponsor is PCL Construction, the Dessert Sponsor is SottoPelle and Tutera Medical, the 360 Photo Booth Sponsor is Clayco, the Step-and -Repeat Sponsor is Morris Hall, the Digital Sponsor is Desert Diamond Casinos, the Floral Provider is PJs Flowers and the Production Sponsor is Merestone.
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Tara Ereth Barendrick, director, Lincoln Property Company
Background: Barendrick has over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate. As director for Lincoln Property Company, Barendrick oversees property management operations for a 24-million-square-foot portfolio of Class A office and industrial assets across Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. Barendrick’s responsibilities include oversight of administration, personnel management, strategic planning, budgeting, capital project management and tenant and client relations.
Advice to younger self: “Invest in relationships to strengthen your network. I’ve learned that investing in relationships is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your professional network. Networking doesn’t have to mean overly socializing or working a room; it can be as simple as building genuine, one‑on‑one connections.”
Surprising fact: “A surprising fact about me is that I love all kinds of puzzles, from jigsaw puzzles to Penny Press puzzle and game books. I enjoy the challenge and satisfaction that comes from piecing things together. That same mindset carries over into my work – I enjoy untangling messy problems and finding clear solutions.”
