Barb is a multi-disciplined and proactive financial leader with sound business, operating, and management practices that position companies for long-term growth, profitability, and market dominance. Her strengths are in identifying opportunities, pinpointing objectives, and developing strategies to achieve long-range operating, revenue, and profit performance objectives.

With a broad base of experience that includes service industries, wholesale and retail distribution, as well as non-profit and governmental entities, Barb understands the challenges that companies face in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Her experience in economic development provides insight to incentive programs that are available to local businesses.

Barb holds a CPA license in the state of Texas. She has a BS in Business Administration/Accounting from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Volunteer experiences include “Mentor Moms” and “Graduates as Parents” programs through Synergy Services in the Kansas City area. These programs assisted young mothers in developing strong parenting skills and encouraged them to complete their education through high school and beyond.