Steven Barley

Board President

Steven BarleySteven Barley is the Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Director at Indiana Public Retirement System. With 29 years of experience in the financial services industry, he brings a wide variety of skills to the board, including operations, project, and financial management. Steven earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, MBA, and a Master of Science in Finance.

Steven joined Paws & Think’s board in 2016 and has served in various roles included Treasurer, Vice President, and now President. He was drawn to Paws & Think for its unique mission focusing on the human-dog connection. “I am honored for the opportunity to work with such a wonderful organization, and experiencing the commitment of our volunteers, staff, Executive Director, board, and all who support our mission is truly humbling. They are making a different in our world – one person and dog at a time.”

In his spare time, Steven enjoys reading, running, traveling, and working with computers. He has three dogs: Kali (11 years old), Freyja (1 year old), and Miko (10 months old).