Our Story

Founded in 2017, Barr Management Group was established with the mission to help organizations, both large and small, enhance their operational efficiency across all facets. Unlike typical consultants who apply a one-size-fits-all model, we start with a blank page for every client, ensuring that each business’s unique traits are integral to our process.

Our Approach

We recognize that every company and individual is unique, with their own set of circumstances and challenges. Our objective is not to find similarities among companies and cross-pollinate ideas, but to understand how and why companies are different. We leverage our extensive experience to help businesses achieve their goals through tailored solutions.

 

Meet Greg Barr

Greg Barr, the founder and owner of Barr Management Group, has always been driven by the question “why?”. This inquisitive nature has served him well throughout his studies and career. From a young age, Greg was fascinated by understanding how things work, whether it was dismantling his parents’ old tube TV or asking numerous questions to understand decisions. This curiosity guided him through his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan.

Professional Journey

After graduating, Greg joined General Motors, where he gained invaluable experience in various roles, from operations to design, marketing, and sales, both domestically and internationally. Seeking a new challenge, Greg joined a small consulting firm in Boston, where he experienced the dynamics of a smaller organization with minimal bureaucracy and greater responsibility.

Greg’s career continued to progress after he and his wife Jessica moved to Asheville, NC. He worked for a mid-sized company designing and building brake systems for trains and subways (Wabtec, South Carolina) before joining Eaton Corporation. Over 11 years at Eaton, Greg held various roles, from individual contributor to managing a team of 300 people for a $200 million product line. Regardless of the industry or role, Greg’s persistent questioning of “why?” has driven continuous improvement, aligning with Barr Management Group’s mission.

 

 

Our Clients

Since its inception, Barr Management Group has collaborated with a diverse range of companies, from small family-run manufacturing businesses to Fortune 500 corporations. Despite the differences in industries and companies, a common thread is the importance of having a standard process tailored to each business’s specific needs. We have partnered with the following companies:

• ABB Corporation

• ASCO

• Diamond Brand Mfg

• Hitachi Energy

• Schneider Electric

• Southwire

• Samoa Mfg

 

Our Values

While career aspirations and accomplishments are significant, for Greg, the ultimate answer to everything comes down to one thing – family.  Greg is married to his longtime friend and sweetheart, Jessica. After meeting in elementary school and being friends, then dating, they married in 2000. In 2010, they were blessed with twins, Emily and Jacob. The family of four enjoys spending time together, whether watching the kids play sports, hiking, or having movie nights. For Greg, family is the answer to “why?”.

Our Story

Founded in 2017, Barr Management Group was established with the mission to help organizations, both large and small, enhance their operational efficiency across all facets. Unlike typical consultants who apply a one-size-fits-all model, we start with a blank page for every client, ensuring that each business’s unique traits are integral to our process.

Our Approach

We recognize that every company and individual is unique, with their own set of circumstances and challenges. Our objective is not to find similarities among companies and cross-pollinate ideas, but to understand how and why companies are different. We leverage our extensive experience to help businesses achieve their goals through tailored solutions.

 

Meet Greg Barr

Greg Barr, the founder and owner of Barr Management Group, has always been driven by the question “why?”. This inquisitive nature has served him well throughout his studies and career. From a young age, Greg was fascinated by understanding how things work, whether it was dismantling his parents’ old tube TV or asking numerous questions to understand decisions. This curiosity guided him through his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan.

Professional Journey

After graduating, Greg joined General Motors, where he gained invaluable experience in various roles, from operations to design, marketing, and sales, both domestically and internationally. Seeking a new challenge, Greg joined a small consulting firm in Boston, where he experienced the dynamics of a smaller organization with minimal bureaucracy and greater responsibility.

Greg’s career continued to progress after he and his wife Jessica moved to Asheville, NC. He worked for a mid-sized company designing and building brake systems for trains and subways (Wabtec, South Carolina) before joining Eaton Corporation. Over 11 years at Eaton, Greg held various roles, from individual contributor to managing a team of 300 people for a $200 million product line. Regardless of the industry or role, Greg’s persistent questioning of “why?” has driven continuous improvement, aligning with Barr Management Group’s mission.

 

 

Our Clients

Since its inception, Barr Management Group has collaborated with a diverse range of companies, from small family-run manufacturing businesses to Fortune 500 corporations. Despite the differences in industries and companies, a common thread is the importance of having a standard process tailored to each business’s specific needs. We have partnered with the following companies:

• ABB Corporation

• ASCO

• Diamond Brand Mfg

• Hitachi Energy

• Schneider Electric

• Southwire

• Samoa Mfg

 

Our Values

While career aspirations and accomplishments are significant, for Greg, the ultimate answer to everything comes down to one thing – family.  Greg is married to his longtime friend and sweetheart, Jessica. After meeting in elementary school and being friends, then dating, they married in 2000. In 2010, they were blessed with twins, Emily and Jacob. The family of four enjoys spending time together, whether watching the kids play sports, hiking, or having movie nights. For Greg, family is the answer to “why?”.