James Barker

James Barker has extensive experience in procurement and contract management, currently serving as the Department Head for Professional Services and Procurement at Metra since February 2013. Prior roles include Changes & Claims Analyst at ERS Enterprises and Sr. Contract Buyer at Pace Bus, where responsibilities encompassed procuring materials and professional services. Previous experience includes various managerial and supervisory positions at the Chicago Transit Authority from 1993 to 2011, as well as contract administration at Louis Jones Enterprise and document control coordination at Inland Construction. James Barker holds an A.A.S. in Construction Management from Triton College and a BA in Business Administration from Lewis University.