Barry Gartner

Barry Gartner is an experienced professional with a robust background in project development and engineering across various industries. Currently serving as Project Development Leader at Minnesota Power since January 2013, Gartner focuses on renewable energy projects. Prior experience includes a role as Systems Engineering Supervisor at Xcel Energy, where the emphasis was on enhancing the reliability of nuclear plant systems, and a significant tenure at Northwest Airlines, where positions ranged from Director of Technical Projects to Project Engineer, with a strong focus on cost reduction, operational standards, and technology improvement. Earlier experience as a Stress Engineer at Boeing Commercial Airplanes involved stress analysis and design specifications for 747 aircraft structures. Barry Gartner holds an MBA in Strategy and Operations from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University.