Dr. Eric W. Barton Email & Phone Number

Friendsville, TN, US

• Created non-operating private foundation to focus the Barton family’s giving efforts and disburse funds to other charitable organizations. Passionate about setting positive example to children and beloved community..
• People – Eventually seven members to make up board of directors. With Eric as President, two Barton children currently serve on the board of directors. As his other children turn 18 years old, they will also become.
• Community – Donated $500,000 in early 2015, including contributions to New Providence Church and Tennessee Veterans Business Association and establishing Barton-Gambetta Scholarship and Tiffany Midyett Scholarship.
• Growth – Leaning on faith and a calling to serve others, the Barton family donates between $500,000 to $1 million annually with applications taken from the community and reviewed each fall for the next year’s giving.
• Contracts – Committed to supporting scholarships, noting education as an economic driver, including in skilled trades and technical training. Committed $50,000 to Domestic Estate Management Association Scholarship.

Maryville, Tennessee, US

• Developed top-quality, comprehensive technical training institute that has been approved and regulated by the State of Colorado, Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Division and the Tennessee.
• People − Hires most knowledgeable and experienced instructors in the industry to ensure students receive highest level and most relevant education possible. Adheres to “leading from the front” philosophy by going.
• Community – Regularly participates in community development organizations, such as Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and Blount Partnership. Women from Vanquish and Peak took part in a Blount County Habitat for Humanity.
• Growth − Expanded institute from two to six programs as well as expanded to two campuses in Loveland, Colo., and headquarters in Maryville, Tenn. Established strategic plan to advance the company’s mission to promote.
• Contracts − Certificate granting programs in commercial driver license, unexploded ordnance, professional household management and hazardous waste operations and emergency response. PTI also conducts etiquette and.

• Pursued his family’s dreams of raising quality horses combined with a passion for philanthropic work to establish the largest independent Gypsy Vanner breeding operation in North America. Prides company in possessing.
• People – Works with interns from the University of Tennessee to help them gain experience in their chosen career fields in animal science, veterinary service and other related fields. Partners with community.
• Community − Donates quality horses every year to Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH)-accredited programs across the U.S., as well as to individuals through its Honoring Our Heroes.
• Growth – Exponential growth due to high demand for quality horses. Each year, LexLin sells between 50-60 horses and has sold every horse listed for sale for years in addition to managing breeding partnership contracts.
• Contracts − Became prominent staple in the development of pedigree Gypsy Vanner horses, having imported more than 400 horses from Wales, Ireland, France, Belgium, England, Spain and Germany.

Kingsport, Tennessee, US

• Built VA-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business into financially-solvent, leading provider in government contracting and transportation sectors. Contract ceilings in excess of $1.6 billion and 16.
• People − Expanded company to over 200-plus W2 employees today in addition to 1,200-plus overseas contract employees, including host station country and third-country nationals, while offering benchmark employee.
• Community − Through effective leadership, Vanquish Worldwide has earned numerous awards for philanthropic and community involvement, including Large Business of the Year in Blount County, Tenn., Tennessee Veterans.
• Growth − Expanded domestic trucking operations in the U.S. and Canada by providing asset-based transportation and logistics to hundreds of commercial clients including FedEx Ground, Newell Rubbermaid, Dell Computers.
• Contracts − Earned all contract option periods for over a decade; Effectively mobilized top government contracts in excess of $1.6 billion; 90 percent of contract revenue being earned from developing nations, austere.

Maryville, TN, US

• Through understanding of small business owners’ sacrifices, established BOBA to return financial balance to those contributing the most to the U.S. economy. Committed to uniting small businesses, in addition to.
• People – Utilized the aggregation of all associate members to provide significant time and cost-saving opportunities for small/mid-sized companies and nonprofit organization, which make up the backbone of the U.S..
• Community – Committed to growing Blount County community with the recent acquisition of the former Social Security building on Keller Lane to serve as current headquarters with plans for exponential growth in the.
• Growth – Built a platform that offers small business opportunities to reduce and control their operating costs through its service provider network without requiring new money.
• Contracts – Committed to providing services that reduce cost and control risk for small business owners and nonprofits through the power of membership. Provides cost reduction and risk control with payment processing.

Knoxville, Tennessee, US

• Compiled subject matter experts, successful entrepreneurs and venture-style investors to form a national syndicate of angel investors who strive to cultivate sustainable communities, drive economic impact and create.
• People – United great minds, extraordinary investors and aggregate capital to validate and invest in innovative business models driven by outstanding entrepreneurs. Embraced concepts of economically sustainable cities.
• Community – Support communities in creating sustainable economic conditions through investment in early stage, private equity ventures. Celebrate innovation, reward strategic risk-taking and focus on performance.
• Growth – Optimize risk and returns by curating companies and proving the scalability of their revenue model. Focus on creating entrepreneurial success by searching for outstanding early stage opportunities from across.
• Contracts – Review and research corporate documents, business plans and markets. Analyze management teams to pinpoint individual and team strengths within an organization and utilize market specific experts to review.

Loveland, CO, US

• Developed Colorado-based Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business as a proven leader in security, firearms, tactical, instructor and medical training courses for law enforcement, government DoD and commercial.
• People − Hand-selected staff averaging 100-plus years of law enforcement, military, security and special operations experience each. Staff possesses recent worldwide experience training personnel and have worked in an.
• Community – Involved with Colorado Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor’s Association since 2006, donating eight hours of training each year to every member attending their annual conference. Sponsored 2015 Project.
• Growth − Continually growing company by expanding course offerings. Assisted in growing Enlisted Aides program, where more than 150 Enlisted Aides have graduated to date.
• Contracts − Company selected as a sole source to Securitas USA, one of the world’s largest security providers, as the recipient of a long-term contract providing high end weapons and tactical training to operators.

• Franchised quick service restaurant Froots with a menu of smoothies, shakes, coffee, wraps, salads and other healthy items in the southeast region. Company established 45 franchised stores in 15 states and.
• People – Franchise ranked Top 50 Franchises for Minorities by National Minority Franchising Initiative in 2009. Company product promotes healthy living. Healthy diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk.
• Community – Strive to be healthy and natural where possible, potentially benefitting the health of the general public while also becoming eco-friendly and sustainable in nature.
• Growth – Developed healthy and delicious menu that is replicable worldwide. Global market for juice and smoothie bars to reach $10.7 billion, according to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Franchise viewed.
• Contracts – Franchise received numerous accolades for growth, including Franchise Times’ “Fast 55,” ranking in the top 55 fastest growing franchises, and numerous Top 500 lists. New Mintel Report shows five-year market.

Maryville, Tennessee, US

• Formed Relyant initially as Critical Mission Support Service to fulfill a need in the Middle East. Strategized to grow revenue from $7 million in 2006 to $80 million in 2010 in addition to building company’s brand and.
• People − Provided continued fiscal support by educating department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets. While expanding services offerings and winning more contracts, company’s number of employees grew.
• Community − Helped cultivate company culture, championing development of senior management team and developing partnerships with government and private industry. Sponsored 10k race for U.S. military personnel at Bagram.
• Growth − Responsible for overall leadership and management in a firm that provides construction, logistics, life support, IT, demining and security services in theaters of war. Developed U.S. offices in Maryville and.
• Contracts − Service offerings expanded with addition of relocatable building services for commercial companies in Afghanistan, spray foam insulation services for military bases in the states, expanded vehicle.

Lenoir City, TN, US

• Directed and served as primary point of contact for multiple contracts associated with logistics, security, information technology, vehicular and facility maintenance, repair and construction while based in Baghdad..
• People − Increased international program personnel from less than 100 to nearly 11,000 employees in less than two years. Invested in employee benefits by implementing leadership directives that resulted in significant.
• Community – Supported positive Iraq and Baghdad community development through community cleanup projects within the green zone by removing trash and other debris and sponsored leadership talks to Iraqi businessmen.
• Growth − Integrated new finance system and developed project management training that resulted in significant profit margins across multiple contracts. Later rebranded as Sterling Global Operations.
• Contracts − Utilized strategic development, pre-marketing and other business models to expand total dollar value of overseas contracts managed from $8 million to $285 million in less than two years. Provided logistic.

• Pursued humanitarian efforts and assisted others in their walk in the faith after feeling a calling to do something special in his life during his later years in the military. Committed to strengthening children/youth.
• People – Lead children and youth in their walk with the Lord, setting a positive example to the next generation through leadership, fellowship and teachings.
• Community – Expanded humanitarian work and invested his time in the community during time as youth director. Spent four months as a chaplain at a local Veterans Affairs hospital, praying with veterans and their spouses.
• Growth – Historically very active youth program made up of students who attend every week to explore their faith as they begin to form their identities. Credits time spent as youth director as exponential opportunity.
• Contracts – Committed to students’ favorite activities, including talking about God, planning for fundraisers and playing sand volleyball. Worked with many church programs and events throughout the year intended to.

Doctor Of Business Administration (Dba), Leadership

Master’S Degree, Divinity/Ministry

Master Of Public Administration, Knowledge Management

Master Of Business Administration, Information Technology

Bachelor Of Science, Electronics Management

Associate’S Degree, Computer Studies

High School Diploma