Jon Barber

My Story

Professional Background & Expertise

Jon brings nearly four decades of corporate leadership and operational management experience to Grace with Hope Counseling Center. A Colorado native, he spent 38 years with PepsiCo, serving in key roles across Operations, Sales, and Marketing. For 20 years, he managed business operations in the Northwest region, overseeing teams, driving growth, and strengthening organizational performance. He retired in 2011 and returned to Denver to be closer to his family.

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Areas of Focus

• Organizational leadership and operations

• Strategic planning and team development

• Governance and board leadership

• Marriage mentorship and relational support

• Community and civic leadership

His professional and volunteer experience provides valuable insight into organizational effectiveness and long-term sustainability.

Leadership & Community Engagement

Jon has extensive nonprofit and civic leadership experience. He served as Chairman of the Board for Colorado Christian School and as a board member of Willamette Christian Center School. Alongside his wife, Sandy, he co-authored The Two Become One and has ministered to pastors and couples through marriage retreats, mentorship, and international ministry in Africa and India.

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Jon has also served in civic governance roles, including President of his Metropolitan District in Aurora and President of E470 Neighbors, a coalition of metropolitan districts, from 2012 to 2024. He additionally served on the Consumer Advocate Group board for the Lowry Landfill Superfund, contributing to community advocacy and oversight.

Jon is an active member of The Pearl Church, where he mentors younger men, leads a men’s Bible study, and speaks within the church community.

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Philosophy & Personal Commitment

Jon is passionate about strengthening families, mentoring leaders, and supporting organizations that promote lasting personal and relational health. His lifelong commitment to marriage mentorship and leadership reflects his desire to see individuals and families thrive.

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Jon and his wife, Sandy, have been married for over 41 years and are blessed with four children, fifteen grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He enjoys golf, traveling, counseling couples, and investing in his family and community.