Rich Barker
About Rich Barker
Rich Barker serves as the General Manager at Builders FirstSource in Durango, Colorado, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in the building supply industry, having previously worked for over two decades at Spenard Builders Supply and held a role as Conversion Analyst at Builders FirstSource/Probuild.
Work at Builders FirstSource
Rich Barker has served as General Manager at Builders FirstSource since 2019. He is based in Durango, Colorado, where he oversees operations and management functions. His role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and ensuring the efficient delivery of building materials and services to clients. His tenure at Builders FirstSource reflects a commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
Previous Experience at Spenard Builders Supply
Before joining Builders FirstSource, Rich Barker worked at Spenard Builders Supply, LLC for 23 years. He held the position of Client Sales Representative from 1994 to 2017 in Palmer, Alaska. In this role, he focused on client relations and sales, contributing to the growth and success of the company during his extensive career there.
Role as Conversion Analyst
Rich Barker worked as a Conversion Analyst at Builders FirstSource/Probuild from 2017 to 2019. During this two-year period in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, he was involved in analyzing and improving processes related to the conversion of business operations. His work contributed to the efficiency and effectiveness of the company's operational strategies.
Education in Computer Science
Rich Barker studied Computer Science at Anchorage Community College, where he achieved a degree in the field in 1985. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge in technology and systems, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles within the building supply industry.