Patrick Barber, CPA serves as the Barber National Institute’s Senior Vice President and has administrative responsibility for information technology, finance, human resources and governance, risk management and compliance.  

Patrick began his career at the Barber National Institute as a Direct Support Professional in transitional work services and summer camp programs. He has most recently served as Manager of Accounting, acting Controller, and Vice President of Treasury Management for the Institute.

Patrick is a graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. A Certified Public Accountant, Patrick has extensive experience in public accounting, having previously worked as a Senior Associate for Schaffner Knight Minnaugh & Company P.C. and as an advisory senior staff at the international accounting firm Crowe Horwath LLP where he specialized in Transaction Services.

Patrick serves on the board for The Provider Alliance, a not-for-profit association for organizations providing supports to people with intellectual disability and their families.

Patrick is a third-generation Barber serving the Barber National Institute and is the great-nephew of the Institute’s founder Dr. Gertrude A. Barber. Patrick and his wife Courtney continue to serve in Dr. Barber’s mission and enjoy participating in all the organization’s events.