Barry is a Chartered Professional Accountant, obtained his Chartered Director designation from the University McMaster and his Masters of Accounting and Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Waterloo.

He is currently the Chief Risk Officer of First Ontario Credit Union after transitioning from his Chief Financial Officer role.

He sits on the Board of Directors of the Central 1 Trust Company and Chairs their Audit and Risk Committee. In the past, Barry served as Treasurer and Board Member of West Highland Church in Hamilton.

Barry has been married 38 years to Kim, and they have three adult children and a grandson.