OBJ 2024 Most Influential People includes our very own CEO and Several &Barr clients

Leading by example, prioritizing people and making lasting impacts are qualities shared by the most influential leaders in Central Florida. The Orlando Business Journal highlighted these exceptional individuals, from diverse industries, including our CEO and several of our clients in The Most Influential Leaders in Central Florida 2024 list.

OBJ spoke with our President and CEO Pete Barr Jr., where he shared how his commitment to putting people first has helped the agency grow. By expanding the agency’s social media services, he’s been able to provide a better service to clients and grow the company with more personnel leading to an optimistic and stronger year.

Pete Barr Jr. was joined by the amazing company of our clients Catherine Steck McManus (Habitat Orlando & Osceola), Harris Rosen (Rosen Hotels & Resorts), Judith Smelser (Central Florida Public Media), Kevin Bolding (YMCA of Central Florida), Marsha Lorenz (Seniors First), and Robin Winter (Florida Virtual School) who also have shared their outlook on what has brought them success throughout the years and the plans they have ahead.