Russ Barnes, USAF Colonel (retired), MBA, MS

Colonel Russ Barnes has more than 30 years of experience with organization design. He served in the United States Air Force as an aviator and staff officer, as a franchisee building a service business and as the founder and CEO of Systro Consulting

which helps small business owners achieve success using proven organization principles.

During his military service, Russ flew combat missions during Desert

Storm. He held leadership positions at Air Combat Command

Headquarters, The Pentagon, US Strategic Command, US European Command, and US Central Command...to name a few. He has been awarded the Legion of Merit, Air Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal and more than 20 other decorations.

After retirement from the military, Col Barnes became a business owner in the local community, taking his small company from zero to profitability in less than three years. His growth was based on a clear

vision, building an effective structure, delivering a quality product and having a relentless focus on customer service.

Colonel Barnes received his Bachelor's Degree from Manhattan College

(NY), his MBA from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and his Master of Science degree in Strategic Studies from Air University. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Organization Design.