Deb Barnes

Deb Barnes serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), a position she has held since April 2015. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial functions, which include accounting, audit, treasury, and corporate finance. Additionally, she manages all human resources activities within the PTCB.134

Professional Background

Deb Barnes has over 25 years of experience in financial management across various sectors, including government and nonprofit organizations. Before her tenure at PTCB, she held several significant positions:

• CFO at the American Counseling Association (2010-2015)
• Director of Financial Reporting at the Association for Justice
• CFO at the Society of Nuclear Medicine
• Controller at PhRMA (Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America)
• Controller for the U.S. Conference of Mayors.234

Education

Deb earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy and Personnel Management from Miami University (1978-1982) and a Master of Science in Accountancy from George Mason University (1993-1998). She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), having maintained this certification for more than 25 years.34

Additional Roles

Beyond her role at PTCB, Deb is the Founder and CFO of the Leaders in Nonprofit Finance and Reporting in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. This organization focuses on networking and professional development within nonprofit finance.13

Personal Interests

In her personal life, Deb enjoys traveling, art, and photography. She is also involved in volunteer work, serving on the advisory board for Kappa Delta at Old Dominion University.3