Barry is a substance abuse prevention consultant who is the director of the Neighborhood Resource Center and the coordinator for the Bay County Prevention Network. Over the past 28 years, Barry has worked with communities, youth, and parents on issues affecting health and quality of life. He is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing a wide array of programs in the arena of substance abuse prevention. Barry is a graduate of Bay City Central High School, possesses a bachelor’s degree in health sciences and community development, a master’s degree in public health from Walden University, and a master’s degree in health promotion management. A prevention specialist for 20 years, Barry was the winner of the 2017 Michigan Public Health Hometown Hero Award. In his free time, he spends time with his wife and 23-year-old son, and is actively involved in his church.