The Octagon Team
Our Agents
Kendal Baker, a native of Hoosick Falls, has been working in real estate since 2003, after returning to the area from the Philippines, where he was active in investment banking and financial advisory work. Prior to his work in the Philippines, Kendal was a corporate lending officer for the Chicago office of an international bank.
Kendal was a risk management officer for several years in the head office of a Munich-based bank.
He holds a B.S. from SUNY Albany and an M.B.A. from Columbia University. Kendal enjoys working with clients towards the successful sale or purchase of their home.
Marge Marker began her real estate career in 1972, when as a housewife and Mother of five young children, she thought of real estate as a “part-time” venture.
Much to her surprise, she took to the business like a “duck to water” and became a very dedicated and knowledgeable realtor. Her specialty was and still is meeting and helping to fill peoples’ needs.
Along the way, she convinced her “farmer” husband Richard to join and use his extensive knowledge of land use and country properties. Together they established “Marker’s Octagon Realty”, the well-known business that is owned today by Kendal Baker.
Marilyn Douglas, a native of Hoosick Falls, holds BA and MA Degrees from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Prior to her affiliation with Marker’s Octagon Realty, she taught high school business and computer classes at Hoosick Falls Central.
Lending her talent, experience and enthusiasm to community service is second nature to Marilyn. She served the residents of the area in various elected positions from County Legislator, Town Supervisor and Village Trustee for over two decades.
Marilyn is currently a member of St. Mary’s Academy School Board, Friends of the Bennington Battlefield, Town of Hoosick Housing Authority, and the local LDC.
Marilyn’s extensive background along with her people skills will make your real estate experience a pleasant one. She is ready to spend as much time with you as you need to help you find your dream home, develop your land, or to assist you with all matters related to your home sale.
Peter Church knows the local area well. He was born and raised in Petersburgh and has lived in Hoosick for the last 17 years.
Peter graduated from Hoosick Falls Central School. He then attended and received his B.S. in accounting from the State University of New York at Albany. His first career (25 years) was in banking. He started locally at Taconic Valley Bank (now part of Bank of America) in Berlin, NY. After working in Albany for a number of years,he returned to the Berlin office as Banking Center Manager.
Peter belongs to the Town of Hoosick Lions Club, where he recently served as president. He also plays french horn in the Hoosick Falls Community Band, a group of local musicians which plays summer band concerts in the park.
Front: Richard Marker, Marge Marker, Diane Hynick Back: Marilyn Douglas, Kendal Baker
Diana Hynick----Real estate is a fun job, and I always look forward to serving clients with the latest information for their housing needs. By continuing education on a regular basis, I am able to apply the very best options whether you are buying or selling.
I am familiar with the area since I graduated from Hoosick Falls Central. My husband, Glenn, and I have 4 grown children living between Argyle, N.Y. and Atlanta, Georgia.
Come by and check out some of our real estate. We are a friendly bunch of people! Looking forward to meeting you. Diana
Christian Marsh is a native of Hoosick Falls. He graduated from HFCS in 1984. Upon returning from college Christian started working in education as a teacher 1993. He currently teaches English at Hoosick Falls Central School (HFCS) and is also volunteer varsity wrestling coach. Before teaching at HFCS, Christian taught Alternative Education at Mt. Anthony Middle School in Bennington, Vermont and English at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls.
Christian spends much of his free time serving the local community where he holds a number of positions. He is a member of the St. Stanislaw Society and the Hoosick Falls Lions club where he works closely on a program which helps local children receive eyeglasses and eye exams. He is also the Hoosick Falls Teachers Union Treasurer and NYWAY Capital Region wrestling treasurer. He received his Bachelors degree in Education from SUNY New Paltz and his Master’s degree in Education and Reading at SUNY Albany.
Christian has been in the real estate business since 2006. His knowledge of the school districts and communities has severed him well in the real estate business. Whether you are buying or selling Christian’s knowledge of the capital district schools and communities will make your new purchase or relocation a much easier process.
