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John Barry, President/CEO of Wings Over the Rockies | The Riderflex Podcast John L. Barry, Maj Gen, USAF (Ret), is a distinguished leader with a storied career spanning multiple sectors. As the current President and CEO of the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum (WOTR) in Denver, he has elevated the institution to global recognition, with CNN listing it among the top 20 aviation museums worldwide. Prior to this, Barry helmed the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, overseeing 17 sites, a team of 225, and a budget of $16 million. Barry's military service is marked by over three decades in the USAF, where he showcased his prowess as a combat veteran, fighter pilot, and multiple-time commander. Notably, he survived the 9/11 Pentagon attack and played a pivotal role in the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident Investigation. A 1973 Honor Graduate from the USAF Academy, Barry's academic credentials also include a Master's from Oklahoma University and fellowships at Harvard's Kennedy School of