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 retired in 2025 from a 30 year career at FirstOntario Credit Union serving as their Chief Financial Officer and then their Chief Risk Officer.

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.