Barry Banther has been a trusted business advisor to family owned businesses and closely held companies for over three decades. He has been the lead consultant on over 400 engagements to improve business performance across the United States. His clients include Fortune 100 companies like Rockwell Collins, Pfizer and Eli Lilly; as well as large regional companies like Plimpton and Hills in the Northeast, PDI in the Southeast, and Tampa Bay Steel in Florida.

This body of work has earned him the highest accreditation from the Institute of Management Consultants, CMC (Certified Management Consultant) and the National Speakers Association, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional). Less than 100 consultants worldwide hold both designations simultaneously.

Barry has written over 50 Leadership Development Programs used by companies worldwide. His latest book, A Leader’s Gift, How to Earn the Right to be Followed reached Best Seller status on Amazon the day of its release.

In addition to his consulting practice, three governors of Florida asked Barry to serve in their administration overseeing private higher education. He was elected to an unprecedented three terms as Chairman of the Florida State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities.

He has received broad public recognition for his work with families and family businesses. Barry was named Family Ambassador of the Year by Family First  – home of the All Pro Dad program.  And in 2018, he and his wife received the Jack and Ruth Eckerd Legacy Award for 4 decades of service to Florida families and Florida organizations.

2020-2021 Barry will serve as the Chairman of the Board of the National Speakers Association.  NSA is the largest community of professional speakers, best selling authors and consultants in the world.  The President of WTSP CBS-TV in Tampa described Barry’s work this way, “If you are considering hiring Barry, it will be the smartest business decision you’ve ever made.”