John D. Barker
Chief Executive Officer at Ohio Restaurant Association
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John D.
Barker currently works at Ohio Restaurant Association, as Chief Executive Officer from 2016.
Mr. Barker also formerly worked at Cosmopolitan Fitness Corp., as Director-Marketing & Advertising, American Greetings Corp., as Manager-Investor Relations from 1992 to 1996, Wendy's International LLC, as Senior VP-Corporate Affairs & Investor Relations from 2012 to 2014, International Development & Environmental Holdings, as Chief Communications Officer & Senior VP, National Investor Relations Institute, as President, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, as Trustee, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, as Trustee, The Wendy's Co., as Chief Communications Officer & SVP from 2008 to 2011, and Plain Dealer Publishing Co., as Business Editor.
Mr. Barker received his Masters Business Admin degree from The Ohio State University and undergraduate degree from Waynesburg College.
John D. Barker active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Ohio Restaurant Association
 Ohio Restaurant Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ohio Restaurant Association is a member-exclusive resource center that covers various topics related to the foodservice industry, including finance, human resources, technology, and industry trends. The private company is based in Columbus, OH. The association offers a well-known and efficient alcohol management program through its preferred vendor member fintech, which helps protect businesses. Additionally, the association provides ServSafe products and online courses with a 15% discount for its members. The association also assists businesses in navigating the challenging and costly workers’ compensation system in Ohio. To learn more about food safety certification and workers’ compensation, contact the Ohio Restaurant Association. John D. Barker has been the CEO of the company since 2016. | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-01-04 |
Former positions of John D. Barker
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN GREETINGS CORPORATION | Public Communications Contact | 1995-12-31 |
National Investor Relations Institute
 National Investor Relations Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Investor Relations Institute operates as an association of corporate officers and investor relations consultants responsible for communication among corporate management, shareholders, securities analysts and other financial community constituents. The company was founded by DeWitt C. Morrill in 1969 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | President | - |
Plain Dealer Publishing Co.
 Plain Dealer Publishing Co. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Plain Dealer Publishing Co. provides content and publishes in print seven days a week. The firm provides production, distribution, finance, information technology, accounting and other support services. The company is headquartered in Brooklyn, OH. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENVI HLDGS | Public Communications Contact | - |
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
 Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization, which engages in improving the quality of place and advancing economic growth. It focuses on growing the region's innovation economy by promoting and strengthening connections. The company was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of John D. Barker
| The Ohio State University | Masters Business Admin |
| Waynesburg College | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| THE WENDY'S COMPANY | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 9 |
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American Greetings Corp.
 American Greetings Corp. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables American Greetings Corp. designs, manufactures, and sells greeting cards and social expression products. It offers greeting cards, gift packaging, party goods, giftware, and stationery as well as custom display fixtures. The firm's products include gift wrap & bags, party goods, and stickers. The company was founded by Jacob Sapirstein in 1906 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Wendy's International LLC
 Wendy's International LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Wendy's International LLC operates and franchises restaurants. It offers hamburger sandwiches, featuring filet of chicken breast sandwiches, chicken nuggets, French fries, baked potatoes, freshly prepared salads, soft drinks and frosty desserts. The company was founded by David R. Thomas on November 15, 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH. | Consumer Services |
International Development & Environmental Holdings
 International Development & Environmental Holdings Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services International Development & Environmental Holdings engages in business of acquiring and managing parking lots and garages in New York City and surrounding areas. It is in professional real estate, parking management van and truck leasing. The company is exploiting a critical demand for maximizing space while providing premium service in the parking/real estate management sectors. International Development & Environmental Holdings was founded on February 28, 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
National Investor Relations Institute
National Investor Relations Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Investor Relations Institute operates as an association of corporate officers and investor relations consultants responsible for communication among corporate management, shareholders, securities analysts and other financial community constituents. The company was founded by DeWitt C. Morrill in 1969 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Commercial Services |
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
 Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a non-profit organization, which engages in finding permanent homes for children waiting in foster care systems. It awards grants to adoption organizations that connect children with families; and raises funds to support its awareness and education programs. The company was founded by R. David Thomas in 1992 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH. | Miscellaneous |
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization, which engages in improving the quality of place and advancing economic growth. It focuses on growing the region's innovation economy by promoting and strengthening connections. The company was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Commercial Services |
| Cosmopolitan Fitness Corp. | |
Plain Dealer Publishing Co.
Plain Dealer Publishing Co. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Plain Dealer Publishing Co. provides content and publishes in print seven days a week. The firm provides production, distribution, finance, information technology, accounting and other support services. The company is headquartered in Brooklyn, OH. | Commercial Services |
Ohio Restaurant Association
Ohio Restaurant Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ohio Restaurant Association is a member-exclusive resource center that covers various topics related to the foodservice industry, including finance, human resources, technology, and industry trends. The private company is based in Columbus, OH. The association offers a well-known and efficient alcohol management program through its preferred vendor member fintech, which helps protect businesses. Additionally, the association provides ServSafe products and online courses with a 15% discount for its members. The association also assists businesses in navigating the challenging and costly workers’ compensation system in Ohio. To learn more about food safety certification and workers’ compensation, contact the Ohio Restaurant Association. John D. Barker has been the CEO of the company since 2016. | Commercial Services |
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