Budgetary coordination and fiscal responsibility are a large part of Barry Lester’s resumé. He is versed in financial analysis, team building, employee benefits, HR, and vendor negotiations. Overseeing and taking a fresh look at the challenges for fiscal responsibility dominates this position. Barry considers himself in the business of people and consequences.
He looks forward to transparent communication by informing county citizens about issues that ultimately require a majority buy-in. This should allow the office to have more citizen involvement by creating awareness. Barry is acutely aware of the need to keep the 22 Township’s Trustees involved. “We should align them with current information. This will allow greater knowledge to have the authority and confidence to make decisions. This will become even more important facing strategic decisions for growth and development of housing that is here and now.”
He is a lifetime resident of Knox County, an Army Veteran, a Lifetime Member of the AMVETS, a consultant to Wounded Warriors, on the Woodward Board of Directors, and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He and his wife Tracy reside in Mount Vernon and have four children, eight grandchildren, and one great grandson. Barry was sworn in to the Board of Commissioner on December 20, 2024 to begin his 4-year term starting in January 2025.
