Barker Advertising was started in 1969 by Ben P. Barker in the basement of his home in New Castle, PA.
He started the business in February 1969 to supplement his income to provide for his growing family. Initially, Ben thought the business would only ever be a part time endeavor, but in 1992 an opportunity presented itself and he decided to pursue the business full time. With his product knowledge, drive, and creative mind, Ben was able to expand his loyal customer base and see his dream of running the business full-time come to fruition. He went on to sell specialty advertising throughout the Western Pennsylvania area for over 50 years.
Following in her father’s footsteps, Ben’s middle daughter, Beth, pursued a career in the sales industry after graduating from Grove City College in 1990. She spent over 30 successful years in communications and medical device sales. Beth also took an interest in her father’s business and began selling part time to clients throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. She officially took over the family business upon Ben’s retirement in 2021. Beth’s goal is to build long-lasting relationships with her clients by providing high-quality products and top-notch service.