John Barker

John Barker has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. John began their career as a Financial Analyst at Trans World Entertainment, where they developed an inventory management system that resulted in a 20% increase in average store revenues. John then joined Key Bank as a Senior Tax Analyst, where they successfully managed federal and state tax provisions for multiple subsidiaries.

After that, John served as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Garden Way, Inc, where they were responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. John also created Key Performance Indicator reporting to help improve supply chain management.

John then became the Director of Finance at MTD Products, Inc, leading finance, accounting, and operational issues for the retail group. John implemented a SKU rationalization project that led to a $1.6 million improvement in operating profit. John continued their finance career at PPG Industries as the Director of Finance, contributing to an $80 million profit improvement over three years.

John subsequently joined AkzoNobel as a Controller before moving to Coltene Whaledent, Inc as the General Manager & Finance Director. In this role, they provided leadership to the executive team and had P&L responsibility for the North American operations. Lastly, they served as the Vice President of Finance and Administration at Standex International, supporting the Hydraulics division in the United States and China.

Overall, John Barker has a strong background in finance and administration, with a proven track record of driving financial growth and providing leadership in a variety of industries.

John Barker completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Strategy from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. John attended the program from 2004 to 2006.