Meet Stephen Barnhart

 

We recently connected with Stephen Barnhart and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Stephen, thanks for sharing your insights with our community today. Part of your success, no doubt, is due to your work ethic and so we would love it if you could open up about where you got your work ethic from?

From my father… He was from an extremely poor family without aid from anyone to advance. Being very artistic, even winning the State Art Fair in Kansas while in Jr. High school, he had a talent for building, painting art, carving, making furniture, and other. He was assigned as a special painter in WWII and at his suggestion did custom work on the island of Alcatraz guard towers. As far as winning the State Art Fair, he was never able to travel to Topeka, as he knew no one with transportation resources.

Hearing his story, how poor he was, and the success and recognition he received made me realize early in life he was doing something right. Only having a ninth-grade education, he became a professional witness for the city of Kansas City Kansas, and never lost a case to any of the fancy lawyers. In fact, a judge once asked, “Where did they find that old man?”

He showed me the way to be successful in anything I wanted to do, was to become the best, work hard, not to talk about people, do what you say, go the extra mile, and just keep at it.

Great, so let us take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

Stephen R. Barnhart brings to his clients and customers a wide range of experience in business, education, security consulting, and management. Steve has over 45 years of experience in the electronic security industry and has attended countless training programs, seminars, and factory-sponsored training events. He holds an A.A. Degree from Kansas City Kansas Community College, A Diploma in Electronics Technology (1800 hours) from Kansas State Vo-Tech, Paralegal Courses at JOCO Community College and Rockhurst, as well as several other courses and programs from other reputable schools, such as Harvard. Steve also has a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing, An MBA in Business and International Relations, and a Ph.D. in Education, all from CHEA-recognized and accredited institutions in the USA. To enhance his career in law enforcement and security, Steve also attended the Kansas City Kansas Reserve Police Academy, the Wyandotte County Reserve’s Sheriff’s Academy, and the Fire Training School of Phillip’s Petroleum and Texas A&M University.

Steve has received numerous citations and awards from around the world, including an award for consultancy to the KOSOVO Peacekeeping Mission, a letter of thanks from the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia for his contributions to security and international relations, an appointment as a security consultant to the Royal Family of Bahrain, the Medal of Merit from President George W. Bush, personal letters of thanks from other Presidents, Governors, Congressmen, Senators, and Members of Parliament, Government, Military, and other notable personalities.

Steve’s career includes many titles and responsibilities, such as; Reserve Police Officer, Sheriff’s Deputy, Fire Marshal, Fire Inspector, Fireman, State & City Licensed Private Detective, Bonded Locksmith, Certified Alarm Technician, Certified Electronics Technician, Certified Countermeasures Technician, Certified Executive Protection Agent, a Microsoft Registered Partner, and a 32nd Degree Mason, and has done much for charity through the Shriner’s Organization. Steve was also on the International Champion Harley Davidson Motorcycle Team and a member of the Provost Unit of www.araratshrine.com where President Truman also served as a member. Steve currently serves as the Technical Surveillance Advisor for a major law enforcement agency in the State of Missouri, and a security consultant to the United States Department of the NAVY. Steve also served as the Educational Chairman for the Kansas City Chapter of the ASIS—American Society for Industrial Security. Most recently in 2019, Steve was appointed as a Security Advisor to the Kingdom of Bunyoro-Kitara in Ghana, by the King.

Steve is a former member of The Presidential Business Commission, was voted “Businessman of the Year,” as seen in the Wall Street Journal, and the former Director of the International Association of Personal Protection Agents (IAPPA) which has been approved for Education advancement opportunities with the Department of the NAVY, an Educational Consultant for Mondiapol Police Department and an Honorary Member of the Associazione Nazionale CARABINIERI in Italy, and works with many other organizations on a local and international level.

Steve’s IBEC, International Business and Educational Consultant’s organization, has been approved as a certifying agency to recommend and award the Presidential Service Award and has personally been awarded several other high honors on his involvement within the law enforcement, military, investigative, and various related organizations, including the Kentucky Colonel, Nebraska Admiral, is a Gold Commander / Diamond Leader in the Disabled American Veterans, (DAV) and has recently received the Patriotic Citizen’s Award from the VFW, Veterans of Foreign wars and a supporting member of the USO, and in March 2011, received the highest honor for a Master Mason, the Grand Masters Award.

Steve has also held numerous positions within the political arena; including that of Presidential election Campaign Trustee, Presidential Business Commission, representative to the States of Kansas and Missouri, and even a sponsor for the Vice-Presidential visit to Kansas City, where he met Vice President Dick Cheney and others. On a more recent basis, Steve attended a seminar hosted by Claire McCaskill, where he met the President of the Export / Import Bank of the United States, Fred Hochberg, and attended a VIP meeting with the Chairperson of the House Committee on Small Business, Congressman Sam Graves.

Steve has also been a member of the Kansas City Kansas Police Department, The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Department, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, a partner with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department, and a certified fireman with Phillips Petroleum, a Team Member with the FBI-InfraGard Cyber Security Team, A Fire Marshal ad currently an Inspector and Chaplain for the Inter City Fire Protection District.

Most recently the Government of ZAMBIA as the Global Goodwill Ambassador on Education for the Country appointed Prof Barnhart. He is the Global President of ICOF as well as the Chaplain General. ICOF Africa is not related to ICOF USA where he is now involved and holds several positions. 

Steve has several books, many letters of reference, pictures, awards, and various appointments available in his office, available for perusal by any interested parties.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Growing up with more than one disability, it was extremely difficult to learn and stay awake in school, all while being sick much of the time. I knew I had to make something out of myself, and it was up to me to make it happen.

I wanted to learn about everything but hindered by sickness. Also having ADHD, it was hard to pay attention. My desire to learn kept me going. It would have been so easy to make straight A’s in school if only I could stay awake and feel halfway decent. I made mostly B’s, passively.

Today, most people with only average intelligence can write their ticket, they just need to be able to prioritize and start their game plan. So easy!!

What has been one of your main areas of growth this year?

She was becoming more well-known internationally. Last year I toured three countries in Africa and was appointed as president of a non-profit international college with thousands of members. The government of Zambia appointed me as the Goodwill Ambassador on Education for the Country. I met with the Ambassador of Botswana and officials from Zimbabwe. I recently toured Delhi India, where I am a guest of honor for JS University and a government-sponsored event.

I am now Chaplain General with a large Ministry group called, “International Circle of Faith” founded in 1932 in Kentucky. I also serve as Bishop for Life Church and President of Life College, which has had many well-known graduates. Joel Osteen and his father are both graduates.

For additional information, just GOOGLE: Dr. Stephen R. Barnhart.

Thanks for the read, and If you think I can help you, feel free to reach out.

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